The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with goodyear g159 11r22.5 Tires. In a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.
The risk
This overload could cause premature tire wear and possible tire failure.
The fix
Dealers will replace these tires with michelin xza 295/80r22.5 Tires and re-rate the front gawr to 13,700 lbs. Owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change.
Contacts
Owner notification began july 2, 1999. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307. 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 Fleetwood dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V163000.
- 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.