Country Coach Inc | NHTSA Recall #04V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V043000 by Country Coach Inc. Includes 20 affected units, COUNTRY COACH/FMVSS 120/FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle rating is incorrect.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace both front tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 12,000 lbs. all motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. owner notification is expected to begin february 10, 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 country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V043000
Manufacturer: Country Coach Inc
Report Received Date: 2004-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Country coach/fmvss 120/front axle weight rating
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle rating is incorrect.
Consequence Summary: This could cause premature 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace both front tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 12,000 lbs. all motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. owner notification is expected to begin february 10, 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 country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vjy7-rxha-fg2m
NHTSA ID: 04V043000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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