Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fifth Wheel 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
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
ALPENLITE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V435000
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
Western RV Is Working With Tredit Tire To Notify Owners And Have The Wheels Replaced. The Recall Began On November 11, 2005. Owners May Contact Western RV At 1-866-567-4133.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050620
End Of Manufacture
20050928
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
44
Date Owners Notified
20051103
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050926
Make Campaign Number
CSAR 1058