2005 Pace American Trailer problems

What is wrong

On certain cargo trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Risk

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

Pace american is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on december 22, 2005. Owners may contact pace american at 800‑247‑5767.

Recall number 05V414000 · Recall details

By letter dated november 8, 2007, pace american notified the federal safety agency that a defect which related to motor vehicle safety existed in 180 to 315 subject vehicles manufactured with defective aluminum wheels supplied by tredit tire & wheel co. (tredit) which could break apart, deflating the tire and resulting in property damage or personal injury. Subsequently, by a letter dated april 22, 2008 pace informed the federal safety agency that its november 8th decision was made in error and requested a rescindment of their part 573 defect report stating that their decision was based on one warranty claim, which pace later determined to be the result of overloading.after further consideration of the information pace supplied in its filings, and the limitation of agency resources, the federal safety agency has decided to close this investigation.

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