NHTSA Recall 95V118000
Filed by FRUEHAUF CORPORATION. Component: Equipment. Reported 1995-06-12. An estimated 59 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE DATA. A TIRE PRESSURE RATING OF 110 PSI WAS LISTED FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE VALUES ARE 90 PSI FRONT AND 80 PSI REAR.
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAUSES EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR THAT CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL; PART 567.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.