Wheels: rimRecall 05V-459 · 2005–2006 J&l Enclosed Trailer
J&L'S CARGO EXPRESS recall 05V-459 covers 21 2005–2006 J&l Enclosed Trailer for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V459000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
The 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.
The fix
J&L'S IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16" ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J&L'S AT 547-848-7441.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2005 to July 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.