NHTSA Recall 00V327000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V327000; Date: Oct. 17, 2000
This could lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Country Coach MAX
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Country Coach Inc
Affected Units:: 31
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain motor homes fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. " these vehicles were assigned an inadequate gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). Therefore, the tires and rims installed do not comply with the standard, causing premature front tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and replace the tires and rims on these vehicles. In addition, the front coil springs will be removed and replaced with larger coil springs and a taper rear leaf spring added to each side.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 23, 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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