NHTSA recall campaign
00V227000
ManufacturerNEWMAR CORPORATIONReported2000-08-16Affected198 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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."
Risk
THE RIM COULD POSSIBLY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW TAGS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryNewmar
- Mountain Aire2000