NHTSA Recall 02V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V005000; Date: Jan. 2, 2002
A continuously fully loaded vehicle that has to maneuver in tight space frequently can develop stress cracks at the steering gear box support. A loss of control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Country Coach Motor Home; 1994 Country Coach Motor Home; 1995 Country Coach Motor Home; 1996 Country Coach Motor Home; 1997 Country Coach Motor Home; 1998 Country Coach Motor Home; 1999 Country Coach Motor Home
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Country Coach Inc
Affected Units:: 172
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes built on prevost chassis, the steering gear box is mounted on a support located under the driver's seat floor. On motor home models, this support varies in height with the optional interior height. With 83 and 86 inch height options, the support may be overloaded in certain operation conditions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the steering support. Prevost is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification began October 5, 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 prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
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: Oct 5, 2001
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