Tires: tread/beltRecall 00V-100 · 1997–1999 Newell Motor Coach
NEWELL COACH CORP. recall 00V-100 covers 149 1997–1999 Newell Motor Coach for a tires: tread/belt problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE 315/80R22.5 LR-J MOUNTED ON THE STEERING (FRONT AXLE). THESE TIRES CAN HAVE TREAD SEPARATION.
The risk
THESE TIRES CAN HAVE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN A TIRE BLOWOUT.
The fix
NEWELL WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW MICHELIN 315/80R22.5 LOAD RANGE L TIRES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2000.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 NEWELL AT 1-8883NEWELL (1-888-363-9355).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1995 to September 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.