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2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall - Campaign #04V037000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 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.

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Vehicle 2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
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
 
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 2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP

2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for WHEELS, RIM

2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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