Lexa Recall 02V219000: Suspension
NHTSA recall 02V219000 · announced August 12, 2002 · filed by Country Coach Inc · 15 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TAG AXLE AIR SPRINGS ON THESE MOTOR HOMES ARE RATED FOR LESS WEIGHT THAN THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE TAG AXLE.
The risk
THE TIRES, RIMS, OR AXLE, IF OVERLOADED, COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING GOODYEAR AIR SPRING AIR BAGS MOUNTED ON THE TAG RIDE AXLE WITH FIRESTONE AIR SPRING BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.