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Elite Gooseneck Recall 05V180: Wheels

NHTSA campaign 05V180, reported April 28, 2005, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V180ELITE TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC
Component
WHEELS
Problem
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.
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Elite Gooseneck20032004