NHTSA Recall 02V149000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
COUNTRY COACH INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2003 Country Coach Lexa.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V149000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | June 21, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 1, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor homes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." the windshield wiper system manufactured by am equipment and installed on these motor homes was determined not to meet the minimum percent of area to be wiped while the motor home is driven at speeds of 55 MPH or more.
Safety risk
The failure of the windshield wiper system to adequately clear the windshield could lead to a reduction in visibility during critical periods when surface wiped is reduced and could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motors, wiper motor pantographs, wiper arms and blades. Owner notification began july 1, 2002. 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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V149000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Country Coach Lexa | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.