Recall 02V-126: 2000 Allure Armitage, 2000 Allure Chandler and 12 more
COUNTRY COACH INC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2002, covering about 94 vehicles.
The problem
Certain motor homes equipped with certain drag links, tie rods and ball socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl, supplied by holland neway and manufactured by trw. These steering components have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Trw will be notifying country coach customers and providing remedy free of charge. 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 trw at 1-866-280-3287 or country coach at 1-800-547-8015.
Notes
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 | Steering › Linkages |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V126001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Allure Armitage | 2000 | All years |
| Allure Chandler | 2000 | All years |
| Allure Deschutes | 2000 | All years |
| Allure La Pine | 2000 | All years |
| Allure Rogue | 2000 | All years |
| Allure Seneca | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Cook's Delight | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Cook's Nook | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Galley's Open | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Garnet | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Gourmet | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Grandview | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Horizon | 2000 | All years |
| Intrigue Tiara | 2000 | 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-126?
Certain motor homes equipped with certain drag links, tie rods and ball socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl, supplied by holland neway and manufactured by trw. These steering components have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
How is recall 02V-126 fixed?
Trw will be notifying country coach customers and providing remedy free of charge. 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 trw at 1-866-280-3287 or 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.