Recall 00V-227: 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire

NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 16, 2000, covering about 198 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-227
Report date
Aug 16, 2000
Vehicles affected
198
Owners notified
Aug 31, 2000

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.

Notes

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 details

ManufacturerNEWMAR CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V227000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Newmar Mountain Aire2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-227?

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."

How is recall 00V-227 fixed?

New tags will be sent to owners.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.