What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2008235
- Recall date
- 3 July 2008
- Make
- Keystone
- Models
- Sydney, Hornet Retreat, Mountaineer, VR1, Hobbi, Fuzion, Cougar X-Lite, Springdale Clearwater, Hornet, Cougar 26sab, Laredo, Springdale, Sprinter, Nrg, Hideout
- Model years
- 2007 to 2008
- Vehicle class
- RV Trailer
- System
- Tires
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,233
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the Milestar ST225/75D15D M633 tires may exhibit symptoms of a defect such as; exterior sidewall and tread cracking, excessive tread wear, tread separation and blowouts. Tire failure could adversely affect vehicle handling, potentially causing a crash with property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Owners will be provided with a letter detailing these concerns, and how to determine if they possess the tires in question. Suspect tires are marked with a DOT number that begins with 5YHH TC1. Once confirmed, the tire should be inspected for defects and, if required, replaced forthwith. For questions regarding warranty consideration, owners should contact Tireco at (800) 937-9433.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2008235.