Recall 05V391000: 2002–2003 Newmar Kountry Star and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 8, 2005

Manufacturer

Newmar corporation

Potentially affected

6vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Newmar Kountry Star7 complaints
• 2003 Newmar Kountry Star6 complaints
• 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire8 complaints