Recall 99V-163: 1999 Fleetwood American Heritage
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Jun 29, 1999, covering about 17 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with goodyear g159 11r22.5 tires. In a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.
The risk
This overload could cause premature tire wear and possible tire failure.
The fix
Dealers will replace these tires with michelin xza 295/80r22.5 tires and re-rate the front gawr to 13,700 lbs. Owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change.
Notes
Owner notification began july 2, 1999. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Tires |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V163000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood American Heritage | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-163?
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with goodyear g159 11r22.5 tires. In a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.
How is recall 99V-163 fixed?
Dealers will replace these tires with michelin xza 295/80r22.5 tires and re-rate the front gawr to 13,700 lbs. Owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.