Holland Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E040000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E040000 by Holland Usa, Inc.. Includes 610 affected units, HOLLAND/INDEPENDANT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Holland independent front suspensions p/n 90547917 ifs-114 with the 90547978 subframe for use on certain country coach vehicles and shipped between march 5, 2003, and june 28, 2004. early ifs-114 units with p/n 90546687 used a different subframe, p/n 90546691 that is not affected by this recall. the new subframe did not have gussets that help support the steering gear mounting plate. the lack of gussets allows excessive flexing of the steering gear mounting plate which may lead to fatigue cracks.

Corrective Action

Holland will notify country coach's customers and provide remedy free of charge. owner notification began july 28, 2004. 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 holland usa customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E040000

Manufacturer: Holland Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-05-28T00:00:00

Subject: Holland/independant front suspensions

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 610

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Holland independent front suspensions p/n 90547917 ifs-114 with the 90547978 subframe for use on certain country coach vehicles and shipped between march 5, 2003, and june 28, 2004. early ifs-114 units with p/n 90546687 used a different subframe, p/n 90546691 that is not affected by this recall. the new subframe did not have gussets that help support the steering gear mounting plate. the lack of gussets allows excessive flexing of the steering gear mounting plate which may lead to fatigue cracks.

Consequence Summary: If a crack were to develop and propagate to the point where the steering gear mounting plate were to separate from the suspension subframe, then steering can become loose with possible loss of steering control. a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or even death.

Corrective Action: Holland will notify country coach's customers and provide remedy free of charge. owner notification began july 28, 2004. 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 holland usa customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ghwr_csur~dik2

NHTSA ID: 04E040000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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