CTW Mastercraft 280V, Moomba LSV, Tige RZ-2, Tige RZ-4 and 2 more (2011-2012): Wheels
Recall 12V385000 · Aug 7, 2012 · California Trailer Works, Inc.
12
vehicles affected
12
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V385000
- Date
- Aug 7, 2012
- Maker
- California Trailer Works, Inc.
- Units affected
- 12
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
California Trailer Works, Inc. (CTW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 boat trailers equipped with Carlisle Transport Products brand wheels installed as original equipment. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.
What can happen
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
CTW will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace affected wheels free of charge. CTW has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact California Trailer Works, Inc. at 1-916-381-7619.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V385000?
6 models: CTW Mastercraft 280V (2012), CTW Moomba LSV (2012), CTW Tige RZ-2 (2011-2012) and 3 more, about 12 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V385000?
CTW will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace affected wheels free of charge. CTW has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact California Trailer Works, Inc. at 1-916-381-7619.
What can happen?
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.