2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
The 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE, potentially affecting up to 211 vehicles.
Recall 08V327000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 65 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V443000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 97 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR 'KINK' IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy: COUNTRY COACH IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
View full details →Recall 07V446000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While driving on a busy 6 lane highway, the engine "derated" and then shutdown while trying to exit highway. Lost power steering and ability to steer. Shutdown was programmed by Caterpillar C9S engine emissions system. Was able to avoid serious accident due to quick response of oncoming driver who drove into ditch.
Safety Rating for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
- 2003 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — 1 complaint
- 2004 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — 2 complaints
- 2005 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — 3 complaints
- 2006 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — 2 complaints
- 2007 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — 0 complaints
- 2008 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE (current)
- 2009 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — 2 complaints
Other COUNTRY COACH Models
- COUNTRY COACH INTRIGUE — 31 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE — 17 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH MAGNA — 17 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH AFFINITY — 4 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH MPV — 3 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH COUNTRY COACH — 2 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH MAX — 2 total complaints
- COUNTRY COACH TRIBUTE — 2 total complaints