Recall 07V318000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 2006-2008 GENERAL COACH CITATION RESORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 19 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V318000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL COACH - HENSALL |
| Vehicles Affected | 19 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND PARK TRAILERS, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT.
Safety Consequence
THE GAWR RATINGS AS SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS 2,359 KGS (5,200 LBS). THE ACTUAL VALUE SHOULD BE 2,304 KGS (5,079 LBS) FOR VEHICLES WITH 'D' RANGE TIRES AND SHOULD BE 1,950 KGS (4,299 LBS) FOR VEHICLES WITH 'C' RANGE TIRES. OVERLOADING OR EXCEEDING THE FRONT GAWR MAY CREATE AXLE FATIGUE OR FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION AS WELL AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LABEL IF THE CONSUMER SO DESIRES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-519-262-2600.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 04V599000 | 2004 GENERAL COACH M1030L | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 111 | |
| 04V275000 | 2002 GENERAL COACH M1035L | SEATS | 90 | |
| 01V361000 | 1997 GENERAL COACH LOTRAN | SUSPENSION:REAR | 128 | |
| 02V276009 | 1992 GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER | EQUIPMENT | 54,224 | |
| 03V450000 | 2002 GENERAL COACH CITATION SUPREME | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 371 | |
| 03V451000 | 2000 GENERAL COACH CORSAIR | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 21 | |
| 04V521000 | 2002 GENERAL COACH M1035 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 231 | |
| 08V256000 | 2000 GENERAL COACH CORSAIR EXCELLA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |