CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS, AND EQUIPPED WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY
— Recall Campaign #06V109000
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS, AND EQUIPPED WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 135 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V109000
| Manufacturer: | Jayco, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 10, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V109000 |
| Units affected: | 135 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-450 CHASSIS, AND EQUIPPED WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
- Consequeces:
- AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
- Corrective action:
- OWNERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267 .
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.