| Issue ID | 560927 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10136469 |
| Manufacurer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Brand | WINNEBAGO |
| Model | MINNIE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/09/04 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | dad: the consumer owns 2004 ford chassis. The consumer stated there were three flats on vehicle over the period of one year. The consumer had the tires inspected and it was determined that the valve stems used were made of rubber. The service dealer stated the tires for this type of motor home should have the metal valve stems because the rubber valve stems were not recommended. The consumer has not contacted the ford manufacturer. He has contacted michelin and they stated that it was not the responsibility of the tire manufacturer because they did not install the valve stems on the tires.*ak *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEREMACK, NH |
| VIN pattern | 1FDXE45S54HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 10 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CAMPERS INN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MERRIMACK |
| Dealer's state code | NH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 03054 |