Incorrect Wheel/Tire Assemblies May Be Overloaded – 2023 Alliance RV Valor 21T15 Travel Trailers

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
«Dealer_name»
«Street»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Country (Only for Canada)
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. US only
Alliance RV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 2023 Alliance RVs. Units impacted are select Valor All Access Travel Trailers.
Our records show the following unit(s) are affected by this recall and is currently part of the inventory at your Dealership. The Recall Remedy must be completed on this unit prior to being sold.
Vehicle Identification Number Listing: TBD
Reason for this recall:
Alliance RV has determined that a number of Valor All Access Travel Trailers were manufactured that the incorrect size wheel and tire assemblies were installed and may become overloaded.
What Alliance RV will do:
Alliance RV will reimburse authorized service providers to perform the necessary repair. A total of 1.3hrs will be paid (.20hrs per wheel, .30hrs per spare and .20hrs per Federal Sticker).
What we need you to do:
Perform the wheel assembly and Federal Sticker replacement. This action of replacing must take place. The instructions provided with this letter will guide you through the appropriate action. A warranty claim can then be filed with Alliance RV.
Federal law requires that all units in your inventory be repaired prior to delivery to a customer. If you have sold a unit recently that you have received a stock recall notice on, please contact the owner immediately to advise of the recall. In addition, please register the unit by submitting the Warranty Registration information via the Alliance RV Dealer Portal (contact us at dealersupport@alliancerv.com if you need instructions on how to do so).
All pertinent information regarding this recall is available under the announcements section of our website. If you need further assistance, please Contact Alliance RV Customer Service at 574-226-0140 – Option 2 or dealersupport@alliancerv.com.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Alliance RV
Safety Recall: 22V167
March 2023
****Product Safety Notice***
Models Included 2023 Valor All Access Travel Trailers – 21T15
Serial Number Range PA007290 thru PA007472
Parts Required ***WHEEL ASSEMBLIES (p/n: 24208) / SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (p/n: 20801) /
FEDERAL VIN TAG/STICKER (p/n: 11102)***
Tools Required
• Impact Wrench – ½” drive (removal of wheels only) – Deep socket ¾” x ½” drive
• Torque Wrench – ½” drive (box end socket – ¾”)
• Minimum 2” long socket extension, ½” drive
• Wheel chocks
The remedy is to replace all 4 wheel assemblies on the RV, the spare tire mounted underneath the RV and the Federal
VIN Sticker on the side of the RV.
Instructions
1. With the RV in your service area, chock the wheels.
2. Using an appropriately rated floor jack (the jack should be placed under the main frame rail behind the rear spring hanger / running gear), lift this side of the RV slightly (just enough to take a little bit of weight off the wheel) so that you can loosen the lug nuts (only loosen lug nuts about half a turn, DO NOT remove lug nuts at this time).
3. Continue to raise the RV so that the wheel on this side of the RV is off the ground. Once in the air, utilize a jack stand to keep the RV in its fixed position with the tire off the ground. You can now remove your jack.
4. At this point move the jack to the frame rail just in front of the front spring hanger and raise slightly to take some pressure off this wheel and then repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. With both wheels off the ground and the RV safely supported with jack stands, you can now remove all lug nuts on this side of the RV.
6. Replace wheel assemblies with the correct assemblies.
1. Wipe down all lug nuts and lug nut seats. Start the lug nuts by hand.
2. Using the pattern and chart shown in Figures A and Figure B, tighten the lug nuts accordingly.
 Torque Spec: 110-120 ft/lbs
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the other side of the RV.
8. Once the wheels and spare wheel have been replaced, replace the Federal Certification tag on the side of the RV.
Warranty Reimbursement Information:
Warranty claims should be submitted via the Alliance RV Dealer Portal under flat rate code 22V167. If a sublet is being used for the performance of the recall, a copy of the claim is required, and it should be submitted to service@alliancerv.com for review and processing.
The allotted time for the recall to be performed is 1.30hrs (.20hrs per wheel (x4), .30hrs for the spare and .20hrs for the federal tag to be replaced). Part return is not required.
Please contact Alliance RV with any questions – dealersupport@alliancerv.com or 574-226-0140 – Option 2.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
«Dealer_name»
«Street»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Country (Only for Canada)
Dear Valued Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. US only
Alliance RV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 2023 Alliance RVs. Units impacted are select Valor All Access Travel Trailers.
Our records show the following unit(s) are affected by this recall and is currently part of the inventory at your Dealership. The Recall Remedy must be completed on this unit prior to being sold.
Vehicle Identification Number Listing: TBD
Reason for this recall:
Alliance RV has determined that a number of Valor All Access Travel Trailers were manufactured that the incorrect size wheel and tire assemblies were installed and may become overloaded.
What Alliance RV will do:
Alliance RV will reimburse authorized service providers to perform the necessary repair. A total of 1.3hrs will be paid (.20hrs per wheel, .30hrs per spare and .20hrs per Federal Sticker).
What we need you to do:
Perform the wheel assembly and Federal Sticker replacement. This action of replacing must take place. The instructions provided with this letter will guide you through the appropriate action. A warranty claim can then be filed with Alliance RV.
Federal law requires that all units in your inventory be repaired prior to delivery to a customer. If you have sold a unit recently that you have received a stock recall notice on, please contact the owner immediately to advise of the recall. In addition, please register the unit by submitting the Warranty Registration information via the Alliance RV Dealer Portal (contact us at dealersupport@alliancerv.com if you need instructions on how to do so).
All pertinent information regarding this recall is available under the announcements section of our website. If you need further assistance, please Contact Alliance RV Customer Service at 574-226-0140 – Option 2 or dealersupport@alliancerv.com.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, our customers’ safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Alliance RV
Safety Recall: 23V167
March 2023
****Product Safety Notice***
Models Included 2023 Valor All Access Travel Trailers – 21T15
Serial Number Range PA007290 thru PA007472
Parts Required ***WHEEL ASSEMBLIES (p/n: 24208) / SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (p/n: 20801) / FEDERAL VIN TAG/STICKER (p/n: 11102)***
Tools Required
• Impact Wrench – ½” drive (removal of wheels only) – Deep socket ¾” x ½” drive
• Torque Wrench – ½” drive (box end socket – ¾”)
• Minimum 2” long socket extension, ½” drive
• Wheel chocks
The remedy is to replace all 4 wheel assemblies on the RV, the spare tire mounted underneath the RV and the Federal VIN Sticker on the side of the RV.
Instructions
1. With the RV in your service area, chock the wheels.
2. Using an appropriately rated floor jack (the jack should be placed under the main frame rail behind the rear spring hanger / running gear), lift this side of the RV slightly (just enough to take a little bit of weight off the wheel) so that you can loosen the lug nuts (only loosen lug nuts about half a turn, DO NOT remove lug nuts at this time).
3. Continue to raise the RV so that the wheel on this side of the RV is off the ground. Once in the air, utilize a jack stand to keep the RV in its fixed position with the tire off the ground. You can now remove your jack.
4. At this point move the jack to the frame rail just in front of the front spring hanger and raise slightly to take some pressure off this wheel and then repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. With both wheels off the ground and the RV safely supported with jack stands, you can now remove all lug nuts on this side of the RV.
6. Replace wheel assemblies with the correct assemblies.
1. Wipe down all lug nuts and lug nut seats. Start the lug nuts by hand.
2. Using the pattern and chart shown in Figures A and Figure B, tighten the lug nuts accordingly.
 Torque Spec: 110-120 ft/lbs
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the other side of the RV.
8. Once the wheels and spare wheel have been replaced, replace the Federal Certification tag on the side of the RV.
Warranty Reimbursement Information:
Warranty claims should be submitted via the Alliance RV Dealer Portal under flat rate code 23V167. If a sublet is being used for the performance of the recall, a copy of the claim is required, and it should be submitted to service@alliancerv.com for review and processing.
The allotted time for the recall to be performed is 1.30hrs (.20hrs per wheel (x4), .30hrs for the spare and .20hrs for the federal tag to be replaced). Part return is not required.
Please contact Alliance RV with any questions – dealersupport@alliancerv.com or 574-226-0140 – Option 2.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This Notice Applies to Your Recreational Vehicle with the VIN: 7M5TV2621P,a
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah –
United States
Dear Valued Customer:
Safety Recall: 23V167
March 2023
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. US ONLY
Alliance RV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2023 Valor All Access Travel
Trailers.
Reason for this recall:
Alliance RV has determined that a number of Valor Al l Access Travel Trailers were manufactured that the
incorrect size wheel and tire assemblies were installed and may become overloaded. Overloaded tires may fa il,
increasing the risk of injury.
What Al/lance RV WIii do:
Alliance RV will reimburse authorized service providers to perform the necessary repair to replace the incorrect
wheel and tire assemblies. In addition to the wheel assemblies, we will also be provid ing a new Federal VIN
Sticker that will also need to be replaced. This action will take approximately 1.3hrs and will be performed free
of charge.
What we need you to do:
Please contact an Alliance RV Authorized Service Provider and schedule an appointment to have this remedy
completed. If your dealer is unable to perform the recall within a reasonable time, or you have questions
concerning this recall, please contact 574-226-0140 – Option 1. If you choose to take your vehicle to a nonAlliance
RV dealer, they must contact Alliance RV prior to making the recall repair for proper authorization and
instructions.
Our records indicate that you are the current owner of this vehicle. If you no longer own this vehicle and have
an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner. Please also contact Alliance RV
with this information so that we can update our records.
If you had this repair completed prior to receipt of t his recall notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the
cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. You can submit such claims to
Alliance RV – 301 Benchmark Drive – Elkhart, IN 46516.
If, however, you take your recreational vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date and the dealer does not remedy
this condition on t hat date or within three (3) days, please contact our Customer Service Department at 574-226-0140 –
Option 1. If after co ntacting your dealer and Customer Service you are not able to have the safety defect remedied without
charge and/or within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a written complaint to t he Administrator, national
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle
301 Benchmark Drive – Goshen, IN 46516
Phone: (574) 266-0140 – Option 2 – Email: service@alliancerv.com
www.alliancerv.com
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153): or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Federal regulations require
that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We certainly regret this inconvenience; however, your safety is our most important priority.
Sincerely,
Alliance RV
301 Benchmark Drive – Goshen, IN 46516
Phone: (574) 266-0140 – Option 2 – Email: service@alliancerv.com
www.alliancerv.com

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-167
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Alliance RV, LLC MAY 03, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-167 Manufacturer Recall No. : N/a, will use yours. Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC
Address : 301 Benchmark Drive
Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 57 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Alliance RV Valor 21T15 Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : A weekly audit triggered by a weekly production report identified a tire we used on the 21T15 Alliance Valor Travel Trailer to be undersized by 30lbs per tire per NFPA 1192 Vehicular Requirements. The product outside of this scope are spec’d with the proper tire. A total of 57 RVs are under this recall.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2022 – DEC 13, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7M5TV2625PA007173 End : 7M5TV2624PA007472 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The tires on the coach, per the NFPA requirements is 30 lbs under the minimum requirement.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Under certain conditions during travel, an overloaded tire can fail and lead to an increased risk of vehicle crash.
Description of the Cause : A breakdown in identifying proper tire size for this new travel trailer model was identified. This breakdown resulted in the wrong tire being utilized. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Adverse / less than ideal handling of the tow vehicle.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-167 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Tire/Whel
Component Description : ST225-75R15 LRE Westlake Radial Tire & Wheel Component Part Number : 21861 (main tire) & 21862 (spare tire) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
A weekly report for quality assurance was generated and reviewed (system generated) on 3/13/2023 (capacities / weights / running gear are reviewed in this report). Review of this quality assurance report showed an issue with this particular model (tire ratings) which triggered an audit to take place for tire ratings on the 21T15. This audit / review of the tires on this model started the afternoon and wrapped up the following day (3/14/2023) . Upon review it was verified that the 21T15 had an underrated tire. There have not been any warranty claims, field or service reports or death or injury reports as the trigger was an internal quality assurance report. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The remedy will be to replace the existing wheels with new wheels that
are properly rated (including spare). This will also require a VIN / Fed Tag update to reflect the new wheels being put on the coach. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component is properly rated vs. the underrated wheels that were used initially.
A new wheel has been identified and proven out as the correctly rated wheel. This wheel will now be ordered in place of the incorrect wheel and used on all production for the 21T15 Valor Travel Trailer as we move forward. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : We will immediately star working on notification letters to be submitted
for approval. Upon approval, we will have these sent out. Retail letters
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-167
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
have been sent out (ahead of schedule) they were sent out on 5/2/2023. A copy of the final letter and envelope have been attached. The dealer letter which includes instructions as well as the reimbursement policy have been submitted for review and approval (attached). Upon approval, these will be sent out to the dealers with affected RVs.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 10, 2023 – MAY 10, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 01, 2023 – MAY 02, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-167
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Alliance RV, LLC MAR 15, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-167 Manufacturer Recall No. : N/a, will use yours. Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC
Address : 301 Benchmark Drive
Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 57 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Alliance RV Valor 21T15 Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : A weekly audit triggered by a weekly production report identified a tire we used on the 21T15 Alliance Valor Travel Trailer to be undersized by 30lbs per tire per NFPA 1192 Vehicular Requirements. The product outside of this scope are spec’d with the proper tire. A total of 57 RVs are under this recall.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2022 – DEC 13, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7M5TV2625PA007173 End : 7M5TV2624PA007472 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The tires on the coach, per the NFPA requirements is 30 lbs under the minimum requirement.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Under certain conditions during travel, an overloaded tire can fail and lead to an increased risk of vehicle crash.
Description of the Cause : A breakdown in identifying proper tire size for this new travel trailer model was identified. This breakdown resulted in the wrong tire being utilized. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Adverse / less than ideal handling of the tow vehicle.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-167
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name 1 : Tire/Whel
Component Description : ST225-75R15 LRE Westlake Radial Tire & Wheel Component Part Number : 21861 (main tire) & 21862 (spare tire)
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
A weekly report for quality review triggered an audit to take place for tire ratings. At that point the 21T15 travel trailer was audited and the problem identified (underrated tire).
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The remedy will be to replace the existing wheels with new wheels that
are properly related. This will also require a VIN / Fed Tag update to reflect the new wheels being put on the coach. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component is properly rated vs. the underrated wheels that were used initially.
A new wheel has been identified and proven out as the correctly rated wheel. This wheel will now be ordered in place of the incorrect wheel and used on all production for the 21T15 Valor Travel Trailer as we move forward. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : We will immediately star working on notification letters to be submitted
for approval. Upon approval, we will have these sent out.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 15, 2023 – MAY 15, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 15, 2023 – MAY 15, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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