NHTSA recall campaign
05V101000
ManufacturerWESTERN WORLD, INC.Reported2005-03-17Affected57 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE WHEELS AND NUTS MAY NOT MAINTAIN A SOLID CLAMP DUE TO DECREASED LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT.
Risk
WHEELS MIGHT SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE HUB BECAUSE OF THICK RIMS AND LIMITED THREAD ENGAGEMENT. A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WESTERN WORLD AT 801-978-0317.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →