NHTSA Recall 07V318000: Labels (equipment)
GENERAL COACH - HENSALL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the General Coach Citation.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V318000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | July 2, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain travel and park trailers, the gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the federal certification label is incorrect.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V318000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| General Coach Citation | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| General Coach Citation Resort | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| General Coach Prestige | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.