Tires

NHTSA recall 99V277000 · announced October 15, 1999 · filed by Fleetwood Ent., Inc. · 3,746 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES, WHEN BUILT WITH A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, FULLY EQUIPPED, LOADED WITH CARGO, AND OPERATED WITH IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURES, CAN EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON A FRONT TIRE.

The risk

OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL EQUIP THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES WITH NEW LARGER CAPACITY FRONT TIRES, WILL ADJUST THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ON THE FRONT AXLE (IF NECESSARY), APPLY NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS, AND REINFORCE CONSUMER EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING ROTATION, ALIGNMENT, AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 91015.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 1999.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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Fleetwood American Dream
• 1997 Fleetwood American Dream
• 1998 Fleetwood American Dream
• 1999 Fleetwood American Dream
• 2000 Fleetwood American Dream
• 1996 Fleetwood American Eagle
• 1997 Fleetwood American Eagle
• 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle
• 1999 Fleetwood American Eagle
• 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle
• 1999 Fleetwood American Heritage
• 2000 Fleetwood American Heritage
• 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition
• 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.