The problem
On certain fifth wheel trailers, there may be a possible misapplication of valve stems installed on the wheels supplied by carlisle tire and wheel. The valve stems in question are rubber tr 600 hp mounted with lt 235/85r16 lrg goodyear tires.
The fix
Carlisle tire and wheel will replace the valve stems. Owner notification began july 10, 2003. Owners should contact carlisle at 12-800-367-5710 or alfa leisure at 1-800-373-3372, extension 222.
Contacts
Customers can 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 Alfa dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V237000.
- 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.