NHTSA Recall 99V163000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V163000; Date: Jun. 29, 1999
This overload could cause premature tire wear and possible tire failure.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Fleetwood American Heritage
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with goodyear g159 11r22. 5 tires. In a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these tires with michelin xza 295/80r22. 5 tires and re-rate the front gawr to 13,700 lbs. Owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 2, 1999. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307. 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: Jul 2, 1999
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