3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2006-09-01
Description
On certain motor homes, existing fasteners used to secure the satellite dome to the motor home roof do not penetrate the roof sufficiently to prevent the dome from coming off while the vehicle is in transit.
Consequence
The satellite dome could separate from the roof while driving increasing the safety hazard to traffic.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the existing fastener with a jack nut and longer bolts free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2006. Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-452-8015.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2008-09-24
Description
Country coach is recalling 238 my 2006-2008 affinity and magna motor homes. Loss of power steering assist can occur in these motor homes.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist can create an unsafe driving condition which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fan drive hydraulic pump and the transmission mounted dry spline power take-off with a wet spline power take-off and relocate the engine power steering pump to the engine power steering mechanical drive pad. Owners will be notified about this recall beginning on september 28, 2008, with instructions that should they experience loss of power steering or a severe reduction in the ability to steer the motor home that they should immediately contact the country coach service center. The parts necessary for this recall will not be available until mid-november 2008, at which time the owners will be notified to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.
Notes
Customers may 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.