Recall 02V149000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Defect in 2003-2003 COUNTRY COACH LEXA
RECALL This recall affects up to 8 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V149000 |
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 8 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY AM EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES WAS DETERMINED NOT TO MEET THE MINIMUM PERCENT OF AREA TO BE WIPED WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH OR MORE.
Safety Consequence
THE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM TO ADEQUATELY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN SURFACE WIPED IS REDUCED AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS, WIPER MOTOR PANTOGRAPHS, WIPER ARMS AND BLADES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 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 1-800-452-8015.
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 |