GENERAL COACH CITATION 2007: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V318000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL COACH | CITATION | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-08-01 | 2007-07-02 | 2007-07-25 |
Production Dates: 2005-12-01 - 2007-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL COACH - HENSALL
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 567
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND PARK TRAILERS, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING "GAWR" ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
