NHTSA recall campaign
05V180000
ManufacturerELITE TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLCReported2005-04-28Affected6 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN LIVE STOCK TRAILERS, THE ALUMINUM WHEEL DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT AND COULD POSSIBLY COME OFF OF THE TRAILER.
Risk
IMPROPER TORQUE AND LACK OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELITE TRAILER AT 405-745-5757.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →