Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Travel 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
NORTHWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
FOX
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V437000
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
Northwood Is Working With Tredit Tire To Notify Owners And Have The Wheels Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 5, 2005. Owners May Contact Northwood At 1-540-542-6140.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Northwood Mfg Of Va
Start Of Manufacture
20050408
End Of Manufacture
20050701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53
Date Owners Notified
20051005
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Northwood Mfg Of Va
Date Report Received
20050927