NHTSA Campaign Id 00V326000; Date: Oct. 17, 2000
This could result in the unanticipated movement of an unattended vehicle, and possible vehicle crash.
1997 Country Coach Affinity Grande Chalet; 1998 Country Coach Affinity Grande Chalet; 1999 Country Coach Affinity Grande Chalet
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air:chamber
Manufactured by: Country Coach Inc
Affected Units:: 65
Vehicle description: certain motor homes fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. " the rear brake chambers installed on these vehicles as part of the air brake system are inadequate. The inadequate rear brake chambers could adversely affect the performance of the parking brake.
Dealers will replace the rear brake chambers.
Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 2000
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