Key Takeaway

COUNTRY COACH/WINDSHIELD WIPERS by COUNTRY COACH INC was recalled on December 4, 2001. What to do: DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY GROUND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTH...

NHTSA Ongoing

COUNTRY COACH/WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Recalled: December 4, 2001 ~21 units affected 01V358

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SMARTWHEEL OPTION WERE IMPROPERLY GROUNDED. THE IMPROPER GROUND CAUSES THE WIPER MOTORS AND BLADES TO PERIODICALLY STOP WHEN THE MOTOR HOME IS IN TRANSIT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.

Injuries / Consequence

FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS TO WORK COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN WIPERS ARE NECESSARY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY GROUND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2001. 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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY GROUND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D...

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