Recall 02V-065: 2003 Country Coach Beauport, 2001–2003 Country Coach Bonaventure and 7 more
COUNTRY COACH INC recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Mar 4, 2002, covering about 40 vehicles.
The problem
On certain bus conversion motor homes, the support plate mounting holes were improperly drilled allowing contact between the front shock absorber dust covers and the air spring piston. The repeated motion of the shock absorber dust cover may fracture the air spring piston. Contact of the air spring bellows with sharp metal edges of the fractured piston could cause penetration of the bellows leading to subsequent deflation of the air spring.
The risk
Sudden air spring deflation will cause loss of proper suspension ride height and produce difficulty with steering vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace existing front air springs, and air spring adaptor mounting plates with re-designed full support plates. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 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 1-800-547-8015.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V065000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Country Coach Beauport | 2003 | All years |
| Country Coach Bonaventure | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Country Coach Cartier | 2000 | All years |
| Country Coach Grande Center | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Country Coach Kensington | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Country Coach Markham | 2001 | All years |
| Country Coach RED Deer | 2001 | All years |
| Country Coach ST. Albert | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Country Coach Stratford | 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-065?
On certain bus conversion motor homes, the support plate mounting holes were improperly drilled allowing contact between the front shock absorber dust covers and the air spring piston. The repeated motion of the shock absorber dust cover may fracture the air spring piston. Contact of the air spring bellows with sharp metal edges of the fractured piston could cause penetration of the bellows leading to subsequent deflation of the air spring.
How is recall 02V-065 fixed?
Dealers will remove and replace existing front air springs, and air spring adaptor mounting plates with re-designed full support plates. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 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 1-800-547-8015.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.