Country Coach Inc | NHTSA Recall #01V170000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V170000 by Country Coach Inc. Includes 389 affected units, COUNTRY COACH/FMVSS 120/WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor homes fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles have an inequitable weight distribution between the front left and right tires on the front axle. this weight inequity can cause the left front tire weight rating to be exceeded.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the height control valves and the height control valve configuration reversed to remedy this noncompliance. owner notification began may 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact country coach at 1-800-452-8015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V170000

Manufacturer: Country Coach Inc

Report Received Date: 2001-05-29T00:00:00

Subject: Country coach/fmvss 120/weight distribution

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 389

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motor homes fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles have an inequitable weight distribution between the front left and right tires on the front axle. this weight inequity can cause the left front tire weight rating to be exceeded.

Consequence Summary: This could cause premature front tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving. the premature tire tread wear or tire failure could lead to a loss of steering control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the height control valves and the height control valve configuration reversed to remedy this noncompliance. owner notification began may 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact country coach at 1-800-452-8015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5kha_3ybd~yer7

NHTSA ID: 01V170000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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