Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motor Homes Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.” These Motor Homes Were Erroneously Assigned Inadequate Cold Tire Inflation Pressures And Inadequate Axle Weight Ratings On The Front And/Or Rear Axles As A Result Of Mathematical Miscalculations.
Make Of Vehicle
COUNTRY COACH
Model Of Vehicle
INTRIGUE
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02V229000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause Premature Tire Tread Wear Or Tire Failure During Normal Driving. The Premature Tire Tread Wear Or Tire Failure Could Lead To A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front And/Or Rear Tires. In Some Instances, The Motor Homes May Only Have An Inadequate Fawr And/Or Rawr Stated On The Federal Tire Label And Only The Federal Tire Label Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin August 28, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19940201
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
550
Date Owners Notified
20020828
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Date Report Received
20020822
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120