NHTSA Recall 06V405000: Torque arm (suspension)
WESTERN WORLD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 243 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Circle J Runabout.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V405000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › MULTIPLE AXLE › TORQUE ARM |
| Report received | October 25, 2006 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers, one or more of the eight nuts and bolts attaching the two axles to the frames may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
Insufficiently tightened nuts could come off and potentially one or both of the axles could separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-torque the nuts and bolts that attach the axles to the frame of the trailer free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact western world at 1-800-247-2535.
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 06V405000
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.