Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
TIRE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
This portion of the Owners Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR
575.6. The National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can be contacted at
1-88-327-4236. Their website is http://www.safecar.gov and their address is: NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590.
SECTION ONE
The National Traffic Safety (NHTSA) has published a brochure (DOT HS 809 361) that
discusses all aspects of Tire Safety, as required by CFR 575.6. This brochure is reproduced in
part below. It can be obtained and downloaded from the NHTSA, free of charge from the
following website: http//:www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSafety/ridesont/tiresindex.html.
Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load
limits, avoiding road hazards and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes and other irregularities are
the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure. Such failures can include tread
separation, blowouts and flat tires. These actions along with the following care and
maintenance activities can also:
• Improve vehicle handling.
• Help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents.
• Improve fuel economy.
• Increase the life of your tires.
This section presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety, including information o the
following topics:
• Basic tire maintenance.
• Uniform tire quality grading system.
• Fundamental characteristics of tires.
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Tire safety tips.
Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine.
Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety
consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure.
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