Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V484000 Reported October 17, 2005

Rim/tredit

Forest River, Inc. · Wheels · 609 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V484000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
609
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Safety Consequence

The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. the wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced with a 16" aluminum wheel. The recall is expected to begin during october 2005. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

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 Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V484000 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 05V484000

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

What is recall 05V484000?

NHTSA recall 05V484000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 17, 2005. It addresses: Rim/tredit. The recall affects approximately 609 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V484000 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.