NHTSA Recall 01V170000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V170000; Date: May. 29, 2001
This could cause premature front 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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Country Coach Allure; 1997 Country Coach Allure; 1998 Country Coach Allure; 1999 Country Coach Allure; 1995 Country Coach Intrigue; 1996 Country Coach Intrigue; 1997 Country Coach Intrigue; 1998 Country Coach Intrigue; 1999 Country Coach Intrigue; 2000 Country Coach Intrigue; 9999 TBD TBD
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Country Coach Inc
Affected Units:: 389
Recall Summary:
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 have an inequitable weight distribution between the front left and right tires on the front axle. This weight inequity can cause the left front tire weight rating to be exceeded.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the height control valves and the height control valve configuration reversed to remedy this noncompliance. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
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: May 14, 2001
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