Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 06V-110 · 2003 Country Coach Lexa
COUNTRY COACH INC recall 06V-110 covers 21 2003 Country Coach Lexa for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CONNECTION TO THE INLET AND OUTLET SIDE OF THE MUFFLER MAY COME APART.
The risk
SHOULD EITHER OF THE CLAMPS COME APART THE SUPER-HEATED EXHAUST BEING EXPELLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BAND TYPE CLAMPS ATTACHING THE MUFFLER TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND SECURE THE MUFFLER TO THE TAIL PIPE WITH GUILLOTINE TYPE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 800-547-8015.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 March 1, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.