Service brakes, air
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Manufacturer
- COUNTRY COACH INC
- Vehicles affected
- 51
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-02-01
- Owners notified
- 2007-03-19
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL 1660 INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION HAVE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE CHAFFED AND RUBBED BY THE STEER AXLE TIRES OR CHASSIS COMPONENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Safety risk
THESE CONDITIONS CAN POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND SECURE THE BRAKE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 800-547-8015.