NHTSA Complaint #10291957 — 2008 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION
TIRES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10291957 |
| Vehicle | 2008 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,200 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU CITATION MOTOR HOME PURCHASED IN MARCH 2008. DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE SINCE THE TIRES DID NOT HAVE VALVE STEM EXTENSIONS. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD ADD VALVE STEM EXTENSIONS FOR $300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE TIRES COULD FAIL AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A CRASH. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8200.