Recall 01V354000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1999-2001 COUNTRY COACH MAGNA
RECALL This recall affects up to 302 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V354000 |
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 302 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. MISALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR HOMES' FRONT BRAKE HOSES DURING SHARP TURNING MOVEMENTS CAN WEAKEN THE HOSES THROUGH RUBBING AND/OR CHAFFING ON THE STEERING TIRES OR COMPONENTS OF THE FRAME. A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING ON A STEERING WHEEL COULD OCCUR IF THE HOSE RUPTURES, CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO PULL SHARPLY TO ONE SIDE.
Safety Consequence
A LOW AIR SITUATION COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE REAR SPRING BRAKES RESULTING IN A SUDDEN STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 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.
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| 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 |