NHTSA Recall 05V422000: Rim (wheels)
TRAILS WEST MANUFACTURING OF IDAHO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2005 Trails West Classic II.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V422000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS › RIM |
| Report received | September 19, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Since only one trailer was involved and had not yet been sold, trails west notified the dealer involved on september 2, 2005.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V422000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trails West Classic II | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.