Body: roof and pillarsRecall 04V-025 · 1997–1998 Quality Coach Conversion Van
QUALITY COACHES INC. recall 04V-025 covers 210 1997–1998 Quality Coach Conversion Van for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON GMC EXPRESS AND FORD E-150 CHASSIS WITH A GLUE-ON ONLY STYLE RAISED ROOF, IF THE GLUE WERE TO COMPLETELY RELEASE, THE RAISED ROOF CAN COME OFF.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ALUMINUM TRIM WITH SCREWS TO KEEP THE ROOF FROM LOOSENING. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT QUALITY AT 1-800-373-6357.
QUALITY RECALL NO. QC-GOT001.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 6, 1996 to October 13, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ROOF SEPARATIONNHTSA