Other: labelsRecall 00V-227 · 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall 00V-227 covers 198 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
THE RIM COULD POSSIBLY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
NEW TAGS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.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 November 10, 1999 to June 2, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.