Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V484000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V484000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 609 affected units, RIM/TREDIT, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Corrective Action

Forest river is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced with a 16" aluminum wheel. The recall is expected to begin during october 2005. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V484000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Rim/tredit

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 609

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Consequence Summary: The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. the wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced with a 16" aluminum wheel. The recall is expected to begin during october 2005. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V484000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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