The problem
Monaco is recalling 22 my 2009 alumascape fifth wheel, alumascape suite and presidential travel trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." When tires were changed on these vehicles, the federal identification label was printed with incorrect information. The tire inflation is listed as 80 psi when the correct pressure should be 65 psi.
The risk
Over inflated tires could cause or contribute to premature tire failure; possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the unit increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will mail consumers the corrected labels along with instructions. Customers will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. 08014. 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 Holiday Rambler dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V273000.
- 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.