Steering: linkagesRecall 00V-215 · Country Coach vehicles

COUNTRY COACH INC recall 00V-215 covers 7 Country Coach vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2000.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected73 models
ReportedAug 9, 2000Owners notified Aug 15, 2000
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V215002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING RELAY LEVERS. THE LEVERS CAN DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKING.

The risk

THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 10, 1998 to November 2, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.