Doors: latchRecall 04V-237 · 2002–2003 Country Coach Allure

COUNTRY COACH INC recall 04V-237 covers 296 2002–2003 Country Coach Allure for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2961 model
ReportedMay 11, 2004Owners notified Aug 27, 2004
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE STRIKER PLATE OF THE STORAGE BAY COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH IS POSITIONED IN PROXIMITY TO THE RELEASE MECHANISM LOCATED ON THE FACE OF THE SLIDE CARGO TRAY FRAME.

The risk

CUSTOMERS CAN CATCH A FINGER WHEN OPERATING THE RELEASE OF THE SLIDE CARGO TRAY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO (2) PULL HANDLES, A LATCH EXTENSION, AND A WARNING LABEL ON EACH AFFECTED SLIDE TRAY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 2001 to May 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.