The problem
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." The federal certification tag figures related to the rear tire pressure tag of 60 psi are incorrect. The correct rear tire pressure rating is 80 psi.
The risk
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Fleetwood will mail the correct federal certification tag along with installation instructions. Fleetwood is also asking owners to check and, if necessary, inflate the rear tires to the correct 80 psi. If owners are not comfortable installing the label themselves or checking the tire pressure, owners can take their vehicles to their dealer. The recall began on february 5, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-505-3418.
Contacts
Fleetwood recall no. 61020. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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 Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V437000.
- 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.