| Issue ID | 501608 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10089718 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/08/04 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Motorhome does not meet the qualifications of fmcsa regulation 571. 120 standard 120. *mr the vehicle had come equipped with michelin tires (xza-1 lrh 275x70x22. 5 tires). Published data by michelin showed that the consumers tires were rated at 6365 lbs at 120 psi. The certification label showed that the gawr of the front axle was 13200 lbs. The consumer felt that he's at risk of tire failure if he loaded the vehicle to the purchase gross weight of 33,200 and under inflate the tire to 120 psi. (newmar would have to agree to a lager size tire installation) *sc *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BUCHANAN DAM, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/11/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | COACHLIGHT RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CARTHAGE |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code |