Other: labelsRecall 99V-288 · Country Coach vehicles

COUNTRY COACH INC recall 99V-288 covers 633 Country Coach vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1999.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6332 models
ReportedOct 21, 1999Owners notified Dec 15, 1999
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V288000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SLIDE GALLEY OPTION. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS DO NOT SHOW THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURES. THESE PRESSURES ARE BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE FOR LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY.

The risk

UNDER-INFLATION OF THE TIRES CAN RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.

What to do

The fix

NEW LABELS WITH THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE TIRE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS TO THE NEW CORRECT REQUIREMENTS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1999.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECTED LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015. 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 30, 1998 to September 24, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.