Country Coach Inc | NHTSA Recall #02V005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V005000 by Country Coach Inc. Includes 172 affected units, COUNTRY COACH/STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes built on prevost chassis, the steering gear box is mounted on a support located under the driver's seat floor. on motor home models, this support varies in height with the optional interior height. with 83 and 86 inch height options, the support may be overloaded in certain operation conditions.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the steering support. prevost is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owner notification began october 5, 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 prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V005000

Manufacturer: Country Coach Inc

Report Received Date: 2002-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Country coach/steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 172

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes built on prevost chassis, the steering gear box is mounted on a support located under the driver's seat floor. on motor home models, this support varies in height with the optional interior height. with 83 and 86 inch height options, the support may be overloaded in certain operation conditions.

Consequence Summary: A continuously fully loaded vehicle that has to maneuver in tight space frequently can develop stress cracks at the steering gear box support. a loss of control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the steering support. prevost is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owner notification began october 5, 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 prevost at 1-418-831-5432.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gngy_yf44_vt45

NHTSA ID: 02V005000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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