COUNTRY COACH MAX 1998: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V327000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY COACH | MAX | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-23 | 2000-10-17 | 2000-10-26 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-12 - 1998-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: COUNTRY COACH INC
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSIGNED AN INADEQUATE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING "GVWR". THEREFORE, THE TIRES AND RIMS INSTALLED DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD, CAUSING PREMATURE FRONT TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING.
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIRES AND RIMS ON THESE VEHICLES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH LARGER COIL SPRINGS AND A TAPER REAR LEAF SPRING ADDED TO EACH SIDE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
