NHTSA Recall 04V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V037000; Date: Jan. 28, 2004
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Newmar Dutch Star; 1998 Newmar Dutch Star; 1999 Newmar Dutch Star; 2000 Newmar Dutch Star; 2001 Newmar Kountry Star; 2002 Newmar Kountry Star
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,589
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22. 5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace only the front tires. It is important that the front tires are not rotated to the rear. A certification tag documenting the new front tires installation and simultaneously increasing the rear tire inflation pressures to 105 psi will be issued. Owner notification began February 9, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-2381.
Recall Notes:
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. The company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 2004
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