NHTSA recall 04V037000
Tires · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
Why it matters: This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace only the front tires. It is important that the front tires are not rotated to the rear. A certification tag documenting the new front tires installation and simultaneously increasing the rear tire inflation pressures to 105 psi will be issued. Owner notification began February…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Newmar Dutch Star
- 1998 Newmar Dutch Star
- 1999 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2000 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2001 Newmar Kountry Star
- 2002 Newmar Kountry Star
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Newmar Dutch Star, 1998 Newmar Dutch Star, 1999 Newmar Dutch Star, 2000 Newmar Dutch Star, 2001 Newmar Kountry Star, 2002 Newmar Kountry Star.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V037000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.