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| Make : COUNTRY COACH | Model : AFFINITY GRANDE CHALET | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970305 - 19981125 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V326000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001023 | Date Received by ODI: 20001017 | Date Added to Database: 20001026 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COUNTRY COACH, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COUNTRY COACH INC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 65 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES AS PART OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM ARE INADEQUATE. THE INADEQUATE REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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). |
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