Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trailers Equipped With Tredit Wheels. The Rims May Have Poor Weld Quality And Insufficient Press Fit Between The Wheel Rim And Disc.
Make Of Vehicle
DOOLITTLE
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V434000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Doolittle Is Working With Tredit Tire To Notify Owners And Have The Wheels Replaced. The Manufacturer Has Not Provided An Owner Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Doolittle At 1-573-896-5155.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Doolittle Trailer Mfg. Co., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20051010
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Doolittle Trailer Mfg. Co., Inc.
Date Report Received
20050926