The problem
Pacific coachworks is recalling 216 my 2008 tango travel trailers. These trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." The information provided on the tire and loading information labels denoting the tire pressure and the gross axle weight rating (gawr) is incorrect. The tire specified pressure reads 65 psi when it should read 50 psi and the gawr is listed as 3700 lbs when it should read 3500 lbs.
The risk
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on april 17, 2009. Owners may contact pacific coachworks at 951-686-7294.
Contacts
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 Pacific Coachworks dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V098000.
- 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.