Komfort Rim Recall 05V028000 (18 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

Lack of thread engagement could allow the wheel to separate from the trailer and a crash could occur without prior notice.

The fix

Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on january 4, 2005. Owners may contact komfort at 800-554-2711.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Komfort dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V028000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Komfort 28FS	3	1	-
2004 Komfort 29FS	0	1	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Komfort 28FS

2004 Komfort 29FS

Questions

Is the 05V028000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KOMFORT CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V028000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V028000 announced?

KOMFORT CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 14, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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