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.

NHTSA number
02V-126
Report date
May 3, 2002
Vehicles affected
94
Owners notified
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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

ManufacturerCOUNTRY COACH INC
ComponentSteering › Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number02V126001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Allure Armitage2000All years
Allure Chandler2000All years
Allure Deschutes2000All years
Allure La Pine2000All years
Allure Rogue2000All years
Allure Seneca2000All years
Intrigue Cook's Delight2000All years
Intrigue Cook's Nook2000All years
Intrigue Galley's Open2000All years
Intrigue Garnet2000All years
Intrigue Gourmet2000All years
Intrigue Grandview2000All years
Intrigue Horizon2000All years
Intrigue Tiara2000All 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.