2011 CTW TIGE RZ-4 Recall
- Campaign:
- 12V385000 on 08/06/2012
- Component:
- Wheels
- Affected:
- 12
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
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