Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Travel And Park Trailers, The Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) On The Federal Certification Label Is Incorrect.
Make Of Vehicle
GENERAL COACH
Model Of Vehicle
CITATION
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V318000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Coach – Hensall
Start Of Manufacture
20051201
End Of Manufacture
20070430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19
Date Owners Notified
20070801
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Coach – Hensall
Date Report Received
20070702
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
567
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567