1999 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY RECALL - #01V354000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. MISALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR HOMES' FRONT BRAKE HOSES DURING SHARP TURNING MOVEMENTS CAN WEAKEN THE HOSES THROUGH RUBBING AND/OR CHAFFING ON THE STEERING TIRES OR COMPONENTS OF THE FRAME. A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING ON A STEERING WHEEL COULD OCCUR IF THE HOSE RUPTURES, CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO PULL SHARPLY TO ONE SIDE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY |
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| Manufacturer |
COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1999 - 4/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/2001 |
| Influenced by |
COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/26/2001 |
| # Affected |
302 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. MISALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR HOMES' FRONT BRAKE HOSES DURING SHARP TURNING MOVEMENTS CAN WEAKEN THE HOSES THROUGH RUBBING AND/OR CHAFFING ON THE STEERING TIRES OR COMPONENTS OF THE FRAME. A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING ON A STEERING WHEEL COULD OCCUR IF THE HOSE RUPTURES, CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO PULL SHARPLY TO ONE SIDE. |
| Consequences |
A LOW AIR SITUATION COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE REAR SPRING BRAKES RESULTING IN A SUDDEN STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RE-ROUTE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1999 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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