NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Country Coach Islander
The 2001 Country Coach Islander has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Country Coach dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 Country Coach Islander. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
NHTSA #01V111002Reported June 26, 2001 · COUNTRY COACH INC
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.
Safety consequence
WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Free manufacturer remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY COUNTRY COACH CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 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 CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-343-7357.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).