NHTSA Campaign 01V354000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by COUNTRY COACH INC · Reported Nov 15, 2001 · 302 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY COACH | AFFINITY | 1999 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | AFFINITY | 2000 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | AFFINITY | 2001 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | CONCEPT | 1999 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | CONCEPT | 2000 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | MAGNA | 1999 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | MAGNA | 2000 | 302 |
| COUNTRY COACH | MAGNA | 2001 | 302 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V354000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.