NHTSA Recall 05V437000: Rim (wheels)
NORTHWOOD MFG OF VA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Northwood Desert Fox.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V437000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS › RIM |
| Report received | September 27, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 5, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain travel 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
Northwood is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced free of charge. The recall began on october 5, 2005. Owners may contact northwood at 1-540-542-6140.
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 05V437000
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.