2000 Newmar Dutch Star tires problems

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Tires · 53,000 miles · NH

While traveling in our 2000 dutch star motor home, diesel pusher, through houston tx, on march 23, 2006, we experienced an inner rear tire blowout on the right side of the vehicle. This tire has a "zipper" fracture of 14 inches on the sidewall. We were able to make a safe stop and exited from the highway. We had the tire replaced with a matched michelin tire. On april 1, 2006 while traveling through elmira ny (1600 miles later) on interstate 86, we experienced another blowout on the inner rear tire on the left side of the motor home. We were able to make a safe stop. However the rear left fender skirt was blown off by the rupturing tire. This "zipper" fracture was 12 inches in the identical tire position as the first rupture. We were unable to get an identical replacement tire for the blown tire and we made the decision that all four rear tires should be replaced since it is not advisable to have mismatched tires. We replaced these rear tires with an h rated tire by goodyear 275/70r 22.5 g670 rv. In 2004, newmar (manufacturer of dutch star motor homes) had a recall and replaced only the front tires on this motor home which was built on a freightliner frame. The new tires were michelin xza1 275/70r 22.5 which is higher rated than the original equipment tires. Previously, we have had this motor home weighed on at a family motor coach assn. (fmce) rally. The four corners were weighed and we were within the recommended gvw (gross vehicle weight) of 27,900 lbs. We were not overloaded. The tire pressure on the original equipment tires was 105 lbs. Each which was recommended. It is our opinion that the tire failure on this unit was due to having inadequate rear tires and that when the recall took place in 2004, the rear tires should have also been replaced at that time.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Tires · 15,000 miles · FL

Dt: 2000 newmar dutch star motor home. The consumer states vehicle has michelin tires, 255/80r22-5xrv. The passenger's side front tire blew out on the sidewall at 15,000 miles. The passenger side rear inside tire blew out at 23,800 miles. The front tires were recalled and they were replaced. The rear tire was not part of the recall. The rear tire has not been inspected to see why it blew out.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Tires · IL

Problems with tire recall replacement.*mr the consumer received recall notice 04v‑037 earlier this year. The consumer contacted the newmar tire recall center and they agreed to have new tires sent. The consumer is still in possession of the original recall tires.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Tires · LA

Ltr fm r. Miller (la) owner of a dutch star motorhome, recalled vehicle to replace front tires to improve carrying capacity owner request recall replace all tires not just front 2-tires suggest the federal safety agency investigate.*mr (recall#04v037000)

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Tires · 22,490 miles · NY

The rear driver's outer side tire blew out while driving between 55-60 MPH. The dealer was notified. The consumer will provide pictures, tire manufacturing size. And dot #. *ak *sc

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Tires · 34,300 miles · MA

Recall 04v037000 concerning tires. Consumer was concerned about the manufacturer's recall procedures. The manufacturer wanted to replace the factory tires with tires bigger than the rear tires. Manufacturer was only replacing the front tires.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Tires · 19,000 miles · TX

The replacement tires for recall 04v0370000 have not been available for 2 months, and dealership doesn't not know when the tires will be available.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Tires · TX

Consumer in delayed receipt of a safety recall on michelin 255/80r22.5 tires. (nar) *la the tire original installed on the truck were recalled because they were not designed to handle the weight of the motorhome.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Tires · 4,500 miles · FL · crash

While driving 65-70 MPH consumer heard a noise. Consumer lost control of vehicle, and it flipped over several times due to front right tire blowout. 255/80r22.5xrv.*ak tires were properly inflated at 120 psi during the time of incident. Recall issued by vehicle's manufacturer regarding front tires.

Filed May 3, 2004 · Tires · IL

I received recall notice capaign #04v037000 regarding the front tires on my dutch star motor home. I have been attempting to contact newmar tire recall hotline since late march 04. I have called every monday since then leaving a message on their answering machine. They have not yet returned any calls.