Recall 02V-149: 2003 Country Coach Lexa
COUNTRY COACH INC recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jun 21, 2002, covering about 8 vehicles.
The problem
Certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." the windshield wiper system manufactured by AM equipment and installed on these motor homes was determined not to meet the minimum percent of area to be wiped while the motor home is driven at speeds of 55 MPH or more.
The risk
The failure of the windshield wiper system to adequately clear the windshield could lead to a reduction in visibility during critical periods when surface wiped is reduced and could potentially result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motors, wiper motor pantographs, wiper arms and blades. Owner notification began july 1, 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 1-800-452-8015.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V149000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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-149?
Certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." the windshield wiper system manufactured by AM equipment and installed on these motor homes was determined not to meet the minimum percent of area to be wiped while the motor home is driven at speeds of 55 MPH or more.
How is recall 02V-149 fixed?
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motors, wiper motor pantographs, wiper arms and blades. Owner notification began july 1, 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 1-800-452-8015.
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.