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2001 National Rv Marlin, National Rv Tradewinds and others recall: tires

National Rv, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 15, 2001. It covers about 338 vehicles.

vehicles affected
338
reported
Jun 15, 2001
owners notified
Aug 30, 2001
related complaints
4

Tires

What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain motor homes do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle weight rating (fawr) is inadequate.
Risk
This noncompliance could lead to premature tire wear and potentially a tire failure. Such a tire failure could result in the loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 10,410 lbs. Fawr. All motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. Owner notification began august 30, 2001. 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 national rv at 1‑909‑943‑6007. The federal safety agency, an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. The federal safety agency has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv . National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at the federal safety agency wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Recall number 01V203000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about tires problems.

2001 National Rv Marlin2001 National Rv Tradewinds2001 National Rv Tradewinds LTC

Questions about recall 01V203000

Is there a recall on the 2001 National Rv Marlin, National Rv Tradewinds and others tires?

Yes. Recall 01V203000, reported on June 15, 2001, covers about 338 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V203000?

Dealers will replace the tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 10,410 lbs. Fawr. All motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. Owner notification began august 30, 2001. 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 national rv at 1‑909‑943‑6007. The federal safety agency, an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. The federal safety agency has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov . Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at http://www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv . National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at the federal safety agency wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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