NHTSA Recall 03V502000
Filed by MONACO COACH CORPORATION. Component: Tires. Reported 2003-12-05. An estimated 103 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN 31' FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567. ALSO SOME VEHICLES WERE F ITTED WITH 225/75R/15E GOODYEAR TIRES AND 16" WITH 235/85R/16E GOODYEAR TIRES SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Risk
THE TIRE ERROR LOWERS THE WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT RESULTING IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL 235/85R/16E TIRES INFLATED AT 80 PSI. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2003. 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 MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Manufacturer campaign number: RO3026
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R03026.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).