Newmar 2000 Equipment recall
Recalled August 16, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V227000 · Newmar
Hazard
THE RIM COULD POSSIBLY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
NEW TAGS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.
Units
198 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. INCORRECT INFORMATION HAS BEEN USED ON THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) TAG. THE TAG SHOWS TIRES INFORMATION LOCATED UNDER COLD INFLATION PRESSURE AS 131 PSI FOR THE FRONT AND 123 PSI FOR THE REAR. THE MAXIMUM TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE RIM IS 120 PSI. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
What to do
NEW TAGS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.
Product
Newmar MOUNTAIN AIRE
Manufacturer(s)
Newmar Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →