| Make : KOMFORT | Model : 28FS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040417 - 20040428 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V028000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050104 | Date Received by ODI: 20050114 | Date Added to Database: 20050201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KOMFORT CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KOMFORT CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE THICKNESS OF THE WHEEL MAY NOT ALLOW FOR ENOUGH THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF THE LUG NUTS. |
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Consequence:
LACK OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KOMFORT AT 800-554-2711. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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