1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA RECALL - #00V104000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE WHEEL . THIS WHEEL HAS INSUFFICIENT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEN MATCHED TO A MAXIMUM LOADED TIRE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA |
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| Manufacturer |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1995 - 4/15/2000 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/3/2000 |
| # Affected |
3,897 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE WHEEL . THIS WHEEL HAS INSUFFICIENT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEN MATCHED TO A MAXIMUM LOADED TIRE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." |
| Consequences |
PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE WHEEL WITH A NEW HIGHER CAPACITY WHEEL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 2000.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 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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