Wheels: rimRecall 10V-229 · Load Rite vehicles
LOAD RITE TRAILERS, INC. recall 10V-229 covers 147 Load Rite vehicles for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LOAD RITE IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 LR-AWV2335 and WV2450W WATERCRAFT PERSONAL TRAILERS. THE CAPACITY OF THE RIM DID NOT MATCH THE CAPACITY OF THE TIRE. THIS CAUSES THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO NOT BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE APPLICATION.
The risk
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE RIM TO FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES AND WHEELS ON ALL TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOAD RITE AT 1-215-949-5842.
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.