NHTSA recall 05V391000
Wheels › Rim
Newmar Kountry Star and 1 more
Reported Sep 8, 20056 vehicles affectedNEWMAR CORPORATION
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Newmar IS working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the rims replaced. the recall began on october 17, 2005. owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.