NHTSA Campaign 06V097000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by COUNTRY COACH INC · Reported Apr 3, 2006 · 103 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE FEDERAL TIRE LABELS INCORRECTLY STATE THE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE TOYO 12R22.5 REAR TIRES.
Consequence
THIS NONCOMPLIANCE COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIALLY A TIRE FAILURE IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE MAXIMUM INFLATION PRESSURE. SUCH A TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW FEDERAL TIRE LABELS WHICH REFLECT THE CORRECT COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE REAR TIRES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-452-8015.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY COACH | AFFINITY | 2005 | 103 |
| COUNTRY COACH | AFFINITY | 2006 | 103 |
| COUNTRY COACH | MAGNA | 2005 | 103 |
| COUNTRY COACH | MAGNA | 2006 | 103 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V097000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.