Recall 00V327000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1998-1998 COUNTRY COACH MAX
RECALL This recall affects up to 31 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V327000 |
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 31 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for COUNTRY COACH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V439000 | 2008 COUNTRY COACH RHASPODY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | |
| 08V484000 | 2006 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 08V327000 | 2009 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 65 | |
| 08V119000 | 2006 COUNTRY COACH MAGNA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1,228 | |
| 08V210000 | 2008 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE | SUSPENSION | 26 | |
| 07V225000 | 2005 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 605 | |
| 07V241000 | 2007 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1,051 | |
| 07V260000 | 2007 COUNTRY COACH TRIBUTE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 90 | |
| 07V448000 | 2008 COUNTRY COACH MPV | PARKING BRAKE | 15 | |
| 07V443000 | 2007 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 97 |