Vehicle recall 05V180000 · April 28, 2005
2003-2004 Elite Gooseneck
On certain live stock trailers, the aluminum wheel does not allow for adequate thread engagement and could possibly come off of the trailer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain live stock trailers, the aluminum wheel does not allow for adequate thread engagement and could possibly come off of the trailer.
- Consequence
- Improper torque and lack of thread engagement could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the aluminum wheels free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2005. Owners may contact elite trailer at 405-745-5757.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2005
- Filed by
- ELITE TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 22, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Elite Gooseneck (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
Has your Elite been repaired?
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