3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2007-09-21
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning.
Consequence
The warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke. Both of these conditions may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Country coach is working with caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge (please see 07e053). Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or country coach at 541-998-3720.
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2008-07-18
Description
Country coach is recalling certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Country coach is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or 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 #3 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2008-05-08
Description
Country coach is recalling 26 my 2008-2009 inspire and my 2008 tribute motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Consequence
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Country coach is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). The recall began on may 20, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or 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.