Country Coach Inc | NHTSA Recall #02V065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V065000 by Country Coach Inc. Includes 40 affected units, COUNTRY COACH/FRONT AIR SPRING PLATE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain bus conversion motor homes, the support plate mounting holes were improperly drilled allowing contact between the front shock absorber dust covers and the air spring piston. the repeated motion of the shock absorber dust cover may fracture the air spring piston. contact of the air spring bellows with sharp metal edges of the fractured piston could cause penetration of the bellows leading to subsequent deflation of the air spring.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace existing front air springs, and air spring adaptor mounting plates with re-designed full support plates. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2002. 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 1-800-547-8015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V065000

Manufacturer: Country Coach Inc

Report Received Date: 2002-03-04T00:00:00

Subject: Country coach/front air spring plate

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 40

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain bus conversion motor homes, the support plate mounting holes were improperly drilled allowing contact between the front shock absorber dust covers and the air spring piston. the repeated motion of the shock absorber dust cover may fracture the air spring piston. contact of the air spring bellows with sharp metal edges of the fractured piston could cause penetration of the bellows leading to subsequent deflation of the air spring.

Consequence Summary: Sudden air spring deflation will cause loss of proper suspension ride height and produce difficulty with steering vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace existing front air springs, and air spring adaptor mounting plates with re-designed full support plates. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2002. 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 1-800-547-8015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V065000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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