Country Coach Inc | NHTSA Recall #01V284000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V284000 by Country Coach Inc. Includes 735 affected units, COUNTRY COACH/FMVSS 120/TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE, 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 motor homes were erroneously assigned inadequate tire inflation pressures and inadequate axle weight ratings on the front and/or rear axles as a result of mathematical miscalculations. these motor homes have tire weight ratings that are less than the front or rear axle weight ratings (front axle weight rating:fawr and rear axle weight ratings:rawr) and in some instances have inadequate fawr and/or rawr.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the front and/or rear tires and replaced. federal tire labels will also be replaced. owner notification began november 8, 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: 01V284000

Manufacturer: Country Coach Inc

Report Received Date: 2001-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Country coach/fmvss 120/tire inflation pressure

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 735

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 motor homes were erroneously assigned inadequate tire inflation pressures and inadequate axle weight ratings on the front and/or rear axles as a result of mathematical miscalculations. these motor homes have tire weight ratings that are less than the front or rear axle weight ratings (front axle weight rating:fawr and rear axle weight ratings:rawr) and in some instances have inadequate fawr and/or rawr.

Consequence Summary: As a consequence, the tires selected for these motor homes do not comply with the standard. in some cases, this noncompliance 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 remove the front and/or rear tires and replaced. federal tire labels will also be replaced. owner notification began november 8, 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

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NHTSA ID: 01V284000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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