Recalls for 2007 Country Coach Intrigue

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2007-02-12
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with tuthill 1660 independent front suspension have front air brake hoses that could potentially be chaffed and rubbed by the steer axle tires or chassis components under certain conditions.

Consequence
These conditions can potentially result in the loss of braking increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will re-route and secure the brake hoses free of charge.  The recall began on march 19, 2007.  Owners may contact country coach at 800-547-8015.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2008-03-13
Description
Country coach is recalling 1,228 my 2004-2008 magna, affinity and intrigue motor homes.  These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  The side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric values specified in fmvss no.  108.

Consequence
Inadequacy of the front and rear side marker lights could affect visibility of the motor home during hours of darkness that could potentially result in a motor vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the marker lights on the side of each motor home as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge.  The recall began on june 17, 2008.  Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

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.