OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : INTRIGUE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-02-01 - 1998-01-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V084000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-03-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-03-16 | Date Added to Database: 2001-03-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: COUNTRY COACH INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 117 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSIGNED AN INADEQUATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING "FAWR". AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE FRONT BRAKE CANISTERS AND SLACK ADJUSTERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CANISTERS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2001. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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