2012 CTW MASTERCRAFT 280V 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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