Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E051000 Reported August 23, 2005

Wheels may break

Tredit Tire & Wheel Co Inc · N/A · 8,059 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E051000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,059
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 23, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain jca china 16" chromium plated welded wheels, either 6 lug or 8 lug, that contain the rim stamp of "jg" or "hw". due to poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the rim and the disc, the center of the wheel could separate from the rim.

Safety Consequence

Should the wheel break while the vehicle is in use, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will conduct a recall of their vehicles. owners will be contacted by the vehicle manufacturers and they will replace the wheels free of charge.

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 Tredit Tire & Wheel Co Inc dealer and reference recall ID 05E051000 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 05E051000

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

What is recall 05E051000?

NHTSA recall 05E051000 was issued by Tredit Tire & Wheel Co Inc on August 23, 2005. It addresses: Wheels may break. The recall affects approximately 8,059 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tredit Tire & Wheel Co Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E051000 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.