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2002-2003 Newmar Kountry Star and Newmar Mountain Aire recall: rim

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on September 8, 2005. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
Sep 8, 2005
owners notified
Oct 17, 2005

Wheels: rim

What is wrong
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Risk
The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the rims replaced. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.

Recall number 05V391000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V391000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Newmar Kountry Star and Newmar Mountain Aire rim?

Yes. Recall 05V391000, reported on September 8, 2005, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V391000?

Newmar is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the rims replaced. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.

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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