NHTSA Recall 04V043000: Tires
COUNTRY COACH INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 1996–1999 Country Coach Magna.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V043000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | February 2, 2004 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle rating is incorrect.
Safety risk
This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving. The premature tire tread wear or tire failure could lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front tires and the front axle will be re-rated to 12,000 lbs. All motor homes will be issued new federal tire labels. Owner notification is expected to begin february 10, 2004. 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 1-800-547-8015.
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 04V043000
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.