Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V055000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2015 ventana, and 2015-2016 ventana le vehicles manufactured january 16, 2015, to january 13, 2016 built on freightliner chassis Includes 165 affected units, Maximum Tire Inflation Exceeds Rim Capacity, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 ventana, and 2015-2016 ventana le vehicles manufactured january 16, 2015, to january 13, 2016 built on freightliner chassis

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 ventana, and 2015-2016 ventana le vehicles manufactured january 16, 2015, to january 13, 2016 built on freightliner chassis. the affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new federal tag label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. the recall began on march 22, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V055000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2016-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Maximum tire inflation exceeds rim capacity
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 165

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 ventana, and 2015-2016 ventana le vehicles manufactured january 16, 2015, to january 13, 2016 built on freightliner chassis. the affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.
Consequence Summary: If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the rims may suddenly fail due to being over pressurized, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new federal tag label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. the recall began on march 22, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 47.27

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NHTSA ID: 16V055000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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