Recall 00V-326: 1997–1999 Country Coach Affinity Grande Chalet

COUNTRY COACH INC recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2000, covering about 65 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-326
Report date
Oct 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
65
Owners notified
Oct 23, 2000

The problem

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.

The risk

This could result in the unanticipated movement of an unattended vehicle, and possible vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear brake chambers.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2000.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. 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
ComponentParking Brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V326000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Country Coach Affinity Grande Chalet1997, 1998, 1999All 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 00V-326?

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.

How is recall 00V-326 fixed?

Dealers will replace the rear brake chambers.

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.