Vehicle recall 05V435000 · September 26, 2005
2006 Western Alpenlite
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
- Consequence
- 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
- Western RV is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on November 11, 2005. Owners may contact western RV at 1-866-567-4133.
- Notes
- Western RV recall no. Csar 1058.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
- 05V435000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 2005
- Filed by
- WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSAR 1058
- Owner notification
- November 3, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 44
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Wheels › Rim
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Alpenlite (2006): 2006
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