The problem
Certain 31' fifth wheel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of part 567. Also some vehicles were f itted with 225/75r/15e goodyear tires and 16" with 235/85r/16e goodyear tires should have been installed.
The risk
The tire error lowers the weight carrying capacity of the vehicle which could cause a tire blowout resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install 235/85r/16e tires inflated at 80 psi. Owner notification began december 18, 2003. 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 monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. R03026. 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 McKenzie dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V502000.
- 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.