NHTSA Recall 98V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V081000; Date: Apr. 21, 1998
This condition can cause the tire to deflate and personal injury and/or property damage can result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Rialta Rialta; 1996 Rialta Rialta; 1997 Rialta Rialta; 1998 Rialta Rialta
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,830
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with continental general tires. Certain tires, when installed on these motor homes, can experience premature tire deterioration.
How to Fix:
Dealers, in conjunction with continental general tire, will remove and replace these tires with new tires and new valve stems. The front tires and spare tire will be the same size as the existing tires. The rear tires will be size 215/70r15c and have a higher load rating.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin may 8, 1998. Owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939. 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: May 8, 1998
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