CERTAIN 31' FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567
— Recall Campaign #03V502000
CERTAIN 31' FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567. ALSO SOME VEHICLES WERE F ITTED WITH 225/75R/15E GOODYEAR TIRES AND 16" WITH 235/85R/16E GOODYEAR TIRES SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 103 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03V502000
| Manufacturer: | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 05, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03V502000 |
| Units affected: | 103 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN 31' FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567. ALSO SOME VEHICLES WERE F ITTED WITH 225/75R/15E GOODYEAR TIRES AND 16" WITH 235/85R/16E GOODYEAR TIRES SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
- Consequeces:
- THE TIRE ERROR LOWERS THE WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL 235/85R/16E TIRES INFLATED AT 80 PSI. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2003. 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 MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
- Notes:
- MONACO RECALL NO. R03026.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).