Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V126001 Reported May 3, 2002

Country coach/holland/trw tie rod ends

Country Coach Inc · Steering · 94 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V126001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
94
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 3, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain motor homes equipped with certain drag links, tie rods and ball socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl, supplied by holland neway and manufactured by trw. these steering components have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Safety Consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Trw will be notifying country coach customers and providing remedy free of charge. 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 trw at 1-866-280-3287 or country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Country Coach Inc dealer and reference recall ID 02V126001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V126001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V126001?

NHTSA recall 02V126001 was issued by Country Coach Inc on May 3, 2002. It addresses: Country coach/holland/trw tie rod ends. The recall affects approximately 94 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Country Coach Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V126001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.