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- TIRES:VALVE
- Problem
- Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017-2021 Wayfarer recreational vehicles. The valve stem extender may rub against the wheel liner, causing damage to the valve stem.
- Risk
- A damaged valve stem can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be instructed to remove the wheel liners, free of charge. Wayfarer is working to develop a final remedy that allows the liners to be reinstalled. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 16, 2022. Owners may contact Wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Wayfarer's number for this recall is WAY-100.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain 2017-2021 recreational vehicles. The valve stem extender can rub against the wheel liner, which may damage the valve stem over time.
A damaged valve stem can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners are being told to have the wheel liners removed at no cost. The manufacturer is still working on a final fix that would allow the liners to be reinstalled.
Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2022. To get the free repair or ask questions, contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-256-356-8661 and reference recall WAY-100. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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