Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V350000 Reported August 4, 2005

Wheel cracks/rfd

Novae Corporation · N/A · 26 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V350000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
26
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain utility trailers equipped with rfd wheels, there is a defective weld of the wheels' center hub to the wheel's rim.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Novae is working with rfd and rfd is conducting the owner notification and will replace the wheels on affected trailers. owners may contact rfd components at 574-295-3939 or novae corporation at 260-758-9838.

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 Novae Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 05V350000 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 05V350000

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

What is recall 05V350000?

NHTSA recall 05V350000 was issued by Novae Corporation on August 4, 2005. It addresses: Wheel cracks/rfd. The recall affects approximately 26 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Novae Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V350000 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.