NHTSA Recall 00V100000
Filed by Newell Coach Corp.. Component: Tires. Reported 2000-04-07. An estimated 149 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE 315/80R22.5 LR-J MOUNTED ON THE STEERING (FRONT AXLE). THESE TIRES CAN HAVE TREAD SEPARATION.
Risk
THESE TIRES CAN HAVE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN A TIRE BLOWOUT.
What the manufacturer will do
NEWELL WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW MICHELIN 315/80R22.5 LOAD RANGE L TIRES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2000.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 NEWELL AT 1-8883NEWELL (1-888-363-9355).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).