Doolittle Trailer (2005) – 05V434000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard