2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR RECALL - #04V037000
RECALL FOR TIRES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/28/2002 - 5/23/2003 |
| Recalled on |
2/11/2004 |
| Influenced by |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/2004 |
| # Affected |
3,589 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.THE COMPANY HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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