Recall 04V259000 — STEERING Defect in 2004-2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE
RECALL This recall affects up to 527 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V259000 |
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 527 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (IFS) GEN II BUILT BY HOLLAND USA, THE GEAR PLATE SUPPORT GUSSETS WERE REMOVED. THIS CAN ALLOW THE PLATE TO FLEX DURING A STATIC STEER CONDITION.
Safety Consequence
THE FLEXING MAY RESULT IN STRESS CRACKING WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
HOLLAND USA IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. A BOLT-ON STRENGTHENING OF THE STEERING GEAR PLATE WITH U-BOLTS CONNECTING THE CROSS MEMBER TO EACH SIDE OF THE GEAR PLATE AT THE REAR PLUS A TUBE SUPPORT IN THE FRONT WITH J-BOLTS TO THE GEAR PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HOLLAND USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-396-6501 FOR INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Related Recalls for COUNTRY COACH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V439000 | 2008 COUNTRY COACH RHASPODY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | |
| 08V484000 | 2006 COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 238 | |
| 08V327000 | 2009 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 65 | |
| 08V119000 | 2006 COUNTRY COACH MAGNA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1,228 | |
| 08V210000 | 2008 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE | SUSPENSION | 26 | |
| 07V225000 | 2005 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 605 | |
| 07V241000 | 2007 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1,051 | |
| 07V260000 | 2007 COUNTRY COACH TRIBUTE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 90 | |
| 07V448000 | 2008 COUNTRY COACH MPV | PARKING BRAKE | 15 | |
| 07V443000 | 2007 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 97 |