Recall 02V065000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Defect in 2000-2003 COUNTRY COACH RED DEER
RECALL This recall affects up to 40 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V065000 |
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 40 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 COUNTRY COACH KENSINGTON, 2000 COUNTRY COACH CARTIER, 2001 COUNTRY COACH RED DEER, 2001 COUNTRY COACH GRANDE CENTER, 2001 COUNTRY COACH KENSINGTON, 2001 COUNTRY COACH STRATFORD, 2001 COUNTRY COACH BONAVENTURE, 2001 COUNTRY COACH MARKHAM, 2002 COUNTRY COACH STRATFORD, 2002 COUNTRY COACH GRANDE CENTER, 2002 COUNTRY COACH ST. ALBERT, 2002 COUNTRY COACH BONAVENTURE, 2003 COUNTRY COACH BEAUPORT, 2003 COUNTRY COACH BONAVENTURE, 2003 COUNTRY COACH ST. ALBERT
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUS CONVERSION MOTOR HOMES, THE SUPPORT PLATE MOUNTING HOLES WERE IMPROPERLY DRILLED ALLOWING CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS AND THE AIR SPRING PISTON. THE REPEATED MOTION OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MAY FRACTURE THE AIR SPRING PISTON. CONTACT OF THE AIR SPRING BELLOWS WITH SHARP METAL EDGES OF THE FRACTURED PISTON COULD CAUSE PENETRATION OF THE BELLOWS LEADING TO SUBSEQUENT DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRING.
Safety Consequence
SUDDEN AIR SPRING DEFLATION WILL CAUSE LOSS OF PROPER SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT AND PRODUCE DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING FRONT AIR SPRINGS, AND AIR SPRING ADAPTOR MOUNTING PLATES WITH RE-DESIGNED FULL SUPPORT PLATES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2002. 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 1-800-547-8015.
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 |