General Coach 2006–2008 Equipment recall
Recalled July 2, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07V318000 · General Coach
Hazard
THE GAWR RATINGS AS SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS 2,359 KGS (5,200 LBS). THE ACTUAL VALUE SHOULD BE 2,304 KGS (5,079 LBS) FOR VEHICLES WITH 'D' RANGE TIRES AND SHOULD BE 1,950 KGS (4,299 LBS) FOR VEHICLES WITH 'C' RANGE TIRES. OVERLOADING OR EXCEEDING THE FRONT GAWR MAY CREATE AXLE FATIGUE OR FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION AS WELL AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LABEL IF THE CONSUMER SO DESIRES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-519-262-2600.
Units
19 units
Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND PARK TRAILERS, THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION AS WELL AS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LABEL IF THE CONSUMER SO DESIRES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-519-262-2600.
Product
General Coach CITATION · General Coach CITATION RESORT · General Coach PRESTIGE
Manufacturer(s)
GENERAL COACH - HENSALL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →