NHTSA recall campaign
05V102000
ManufacturerCARRIAGE INDUSTRIESReported2005-03-18Affected25 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 MARCH 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIAGE INDUSTRIES AT 435-752-3737 EXT 315.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →