The problem
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2009 freedom spirit recreational vehicles manufactured from march 12, 2009 through march 25, 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." The federal label and tire loading information label does not contain the correct tire information. The labels list the wrong tire size.
The risk
A consumer could replace the tires with tires of an incorrect size which may impact vehicle performance and handling increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will mail to consumers the correct tire information label. If the consumer requires assistance installing the labels, dealers will perform the installation free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact the dutchmen warranty service department at 866-869-1109.
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 Dutchmen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V244000.
- 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.