| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : TROPI-CAL | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V371000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050308 | Date Received by ODI: 20040727 | Date Added to Database: 20040804 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NATIONAL RV, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NATIONAL R.V. INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 776 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DEPENDING ON THE FLOOR PLAN CONFIGURATION AND OPTIONS, THE ACTUAL WEIGHT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES COULD EXCEED THE TIRE CAPACITY FOR THOSE TIRES AT THE CURRENT COLD INFLATION PRESSURE SETTING. |
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Consequence:
THE TIRE PRESSURE SPECIFIED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES SHOULD BE INCREASED TO 110 PSI. THIS WILL INCREASE THE GROSS LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE TIRES. |
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Remedy:
NATIONAL RV WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WITH A NEW TAG SPECIFYING A COLD INFLATION PRESSURE OF 110 PSI FOR THE REAR TIRES. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NATIONAL RV AT 1-800-999-7260. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 567 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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