SuspensionRecall 02V-219 · 2003 Lexa Alexandria
COUNTRY COACH INC recall 02V-219 covers 15 2003 Lexa Alexandria for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V219000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2001 to June 15, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.