Recall 05V435000: 2006 Western Alpenlite

Report received

Sep 26, 2005

Manufacturer

Western recreational vehicles, inc.

Potentially affected

44vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Western Alpenlite0 complaints