Wheel balance/alignment under warranty?

I doubt it. They would refer you to the manufacturer of the rim and tire if they're defective. Which they're probably not. They probably just need to be balanced like any other tire.

I wouldn't expect them to.

Bill

Most vehicle warranties don't cover tires or alignment. Go to a tire shop and have them balanced and alignment before you ruin the tires.

"two travelers".... Typically, within the first 2-3 months a manufacturer (Newmar) will pay for an alignment or wheel balance if there is an issue. Once you get a couple years out, who knows if you smacked it into a curb or took it on roads that you shouldn't have.

You can always try, but don't be surprised if they say no.

years back due to posts on bad alignment on new units I asked a dealer if they would pay to align. He said if I had it checked and if it was out of alignment they would pay. If alignment was within specs, it was on my dime. I checked at one shop and they would check the alignment for a lesser fee.
bumpy

Ford will not cover an alignment on the F53 motorhome chassis. They sell it to the body builder with absolutely no idea of what size length or weight body will be installed.

Back in 1999 Ford released a technical service bulletin "Q-59 F53 Motorhome Chassis Clear Vision and Alignment Policy Change". Essentially it says Ford will no longer align the front end or correct the steering wheel position on the F53 chassis. They advise the owner to load the motorhome to it's normal driving weight including fuel and water. Then take it to either a dealer or alignment shop and have the front end aligned.

Since the chassis has only a single adjustment for the tie rod the steering wheel may need to be centered after the alignment. The procedure is different now than it was in 1999 but it still may be necessary.

A full alignment and centering of the steering wheel usually costs around $200.00

I think it's absurd that MH manufacturers or dealers are not required to do an alignment when it leaves the factory. If you buy any other vehicle, it's required as part of safety specs. I get that loading may affect this a little, but not to do it at all?

Effy wrote:
I think it's absurd that MH manufacturers or dealers are not required to do an alignment when it leaves the factory. If you buy any other vehicle, it's required as part of safety specs. I get that loading may affect this a little, but not to do it at all?

They ARE aligned when the Motorhome comes out of Final Finish. I am not aware of any OEM Motorhome maker that does not align the Motorhome after it is produced and before it is shipped to the dealer. Some OEM's even put the Alignment spec sheet in the owners packet. Also, regardless of being aligned, that Motorhome is then driven hundreds/thousands of miles to the dealer and who knows what happens during that time. This is why it is IMPORTANT for a customer to do a detailed test drive to determine the way the RV handles and then that will be addressed before he pays and picks up the RV. IF it is NOT aligned correctly, then that will manifest itself at Test Drive, not years/miles down the road. Doug