1997 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE RECALL - #01V084000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE |
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| Manufacturer |
COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1995 - 2/28/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/2001 |
| Influenced by |
COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/2001 |
| # Affected |
117 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
1997 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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