NHTSA Recall 05V434000: Rim (wheels)
DOOLITTLE TRAILER MFG. CO., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2005 Doolittle Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V434000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS › RIM |
| Report received | September 26, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 10, 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
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.
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 05V434000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Doolittle Trailer | 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.