Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
COUNTRY COACH
Model Of Vehicle
CARTIER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V065000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19990705
End Of Manufacture
19991118
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40
Date Owners Notified
20020308
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Date Report Received
20020304