Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E018000 Reported March 7, 2005

Tie-down assemblies for trailers

Laclede Chain Manufacturing · N/A · 1,250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E018000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Laclede Chain Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,250
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 7, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain laclede grade 70 chains, assembly p/n pze-077, manufactured between november 16 and december 27, 2004, and hallmarked with an l10 every six links. laclede chain produces a cut piece of chain for transcript corporation to use as a flatbed trailer floor tie-down chain. the tie-down assembly can break while the vehicle is in use.

Safety Consequence

Should the chain break while the vehicle is in use, material or equipment which the chain is securing to the trailer can fall off the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Laclede will notify transcript customers and replace the chains free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2005. owners may contact locality at 636-680-2320.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Laclede Chain Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 05E018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E018000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E018000?

NHTSA recall 05E018000 was issued by Laclede Chain Manufacturing on March 7, 2005. It addresses: Tie-down assemblies for trailers. The recall affects approximately 1,250 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Laclede Chain Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.