NHTSA Campaign Id 05V253000; Date: Jun. 2, 2005
A loose attachment should be detected at regular inspections. This condition will create some unusual noise and the vehicle stability will deteriorate gradually. If a rod is detached completely, it will create a large amount of noise and the vehicle stability will be reduced. This could result in a crash.
2006 Country Coach Prevost Conversion
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Country Coach Inc
Affected Units:: 17
On certain motor home shells supplied by prevost car, inc. , it was determined that a large quantity of anti-seize compound was used in the mounting of 3 radius rod supports. The bolts securing the radius rod supports can loosen and could completely detach.
Prevost, in conjunction with country coach, will reinstall radius rod supports using loctite product on the bolts. Owners may contact prevost at 1-418-831-5432 or country coach at 1-800-452-8015.
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
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