Recall Corner — May 2002

Country Coach Inc. has announced recall 01V284 (NHTSA recall 01V284), which affects Gillig chassis with VIN (vehicle identification number) 46GED3K1050976 to 46GED2511V1043216 and Dynomax chassis with VIN 4U7C6E8FR10X1100508 to 4U7E9FR18Z110910. These chassis were used on 128 MH PD (diesel pusher) motorhomes between January 1990 and November 1992, 460 Magna motorhomes between July 1991 and September 1999, 52 Affinity motorhomes between February 1993 and September 1999, and 95 Concept motorhomes between March 1990 and June 2000.

On certain motorhome chassis, mathematical miscalculations resulted in erroneously assigned cold tire inflation pressures and axle weight ratings that are inadequate. As a consequence, these motorhomes have tire weight ratings that are less than the front or rear axle weight ratings (FAWR, RAWR) and in some instances have inadequate FAWR and/or RAWR. The FAWR and/or RAWR as stated on the federal tire label are inadequate for these motorhomes. Because of this, the tires selected for these motorhomes do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120. In some cases, this could cause premature front tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving. The premature tire tread wear or tire failure could lead to a loss of steering control and potentially result in a vehicle accident.

Dealers will remove and replace the front and/or rear tires to remedy the noncompliance. Federal tire labels will also be replaced. This work will be performed at no cost to the consumer. The repair will take approximately 5 hours (2 hours for front tires and/or 3 hours for rear tires).

For more information about this recall, contact Country Coach at (800) 452-8015. Country Coach began owner notification in September 2001.

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