NHTSA Recall 04V037000: Tires
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,589 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V037000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | January 28, 2004 |
| Owner notification | February 9, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
Safety risk
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace only the front tires. It is important that the front tires are not rotated to the rear. A certification tag documenting the new front tires installation and simultaneously increasing the rear tire inflation pressures to 105 PSI will be issued. Owner notification began february 9, 2004. 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 newmar at 1-574-773-2381.
Notes
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V037000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.