Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V485000 Reported October 18, 2005

Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill

Q: What is recall 05V485000?

NHTSA recall 05V485000 was issued by Lufkin Industries, Inc. on October 18, 2005. It addresses: Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill. The recall affects approximately 988 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Lufkin Industries, Inc. · N/A · 988 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V485000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

988

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 18, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain van trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, model reyco rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice.

Corrective Action

Lufkin is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. The recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or lufkin at 1-936-634-2211.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lufkin Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V485000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V485000

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

What is recall 05V485000?

NHTSA recall 05V485000 was issued by Lufkin Industries, Inc. on October 18, 2005. It addresses: Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill. The recall affects approximately 988 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lufkin Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V485000 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.