The problem
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.
The risk
This could cause increased stopping distances during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Country Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V084000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.