Recall 05V-051: 2003 H&w H&W
H&W TRAILER recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 14, 2005.
The problem
Certain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the trailers were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire label.
The risk
This would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. Also, the tire may be inflated above the DOT listed inflation pressure.
The fix
Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact h&w at 605-996-1690.
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
| Manufacturer | H&W TRAILER |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V051000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-051?
Certain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the trailers were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire label.
How is recall 05V-051 fixed?
Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact h&w at 605-996-1690.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.