The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes. Incorrect information has been used on the vehicle identification number (vin) tag. The tag shows tires information located under cold inflation pressure as 131 psi for the front and 123 psi for the rear. The maximum tire inflation pressure for the rim is 120 psi. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
The risk
The rim could possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
NEW TAGS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.
Contacts
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2000. Owners who do not receive the free replacement label within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Newmar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V227000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.