Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #04V037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V037000 by Newmar Corporation. Includes 3,589 affected units, NEWMAR/TIRES, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V037000

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Report Received Date: 2004-01-28T00:00:00

Subject: Newmar/tires

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 3,589

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-isxc_fmje-btmw

NHTSA ID: 04V037000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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