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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

ROOF SEPARATION

Action number
PE03051
Opened
Nov 4, 2003
Closed
Jan 23, 2004
Outcome
Recall 04V025000

Manufacturer: QUALITY COACHES INC.

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 04V025000.

Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →

What NHTSA is examining

Odiopened this investigation based on a report of a raised' roof separation.the raised roofs were glued in place to increase the ceiling space in the vehicle. While conducting the research to respond to odi'sinformation request, quality coaches determined that a defect existed in the installion procedure of some vehicles, and therefore a safety recall was warranted.odi conducted several discussions with quality c oach and agrees that the proposed remedy and identified scope appear to be appropriate.owners will be contacted and directed to a repair facility where dealers will install aluminum trim with screws to keep the roof from loosening and separating. This investigation is closed.

Vehicles under investigation

1997 Quality Coach Conversion Van1998 Quality Coach Conversion Van

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.