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NHTSA 01V203📅 Jul 2, 2001

2001 National RV Marlin & 2001 National RV Tradewinds + 1 more recall: tires

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA), 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. NHTSA 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 www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA 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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V203000
Manufacturer
NATIONAL RV, INC.
Vehicles affected
338
Component
TIRES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 30, 2001
Built
Jul 1, 2000 – Jun 11, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V203 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V203?

2001 National RV Marlin & 2001 National RV Tradewinds + 1 more. 338 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized National RV dealer to book the free repair.