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.” The Front Axle Rating Is Incorrect.
Make Of Vehicle
COUNTRY COACH
Model Of Vehicle
MAGNA
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V043000
Component Description
Tires
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 Both Front Tires And The Front Axle Will Be Re-Rated To 12,000 Lbs. All Motor Homes Will Be Issued New Federal Tire Labels. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin February 10, 2004. 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
19951201
End Of Manufacture
19971231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20040210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Date Report Received
20040202
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120