Country Coach Inspire recalls

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 08V327000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 08V210000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 07V446000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain 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 value and 45 degrees as specified in the standard.

Risk

The 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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the marker lights on the side as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. The recall began on march 19, 2008. Owners may contact country coach at 1‑800‑547‑8015.

Recall number 07V241000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, a circuit breaker in the clearance light circuit does not protect the circuit from a too high amperage draw caused by a towed passenger vehicle.

Risk

The circuit breaker can overheat the wire and insulation to a point which could cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the defective circuit breakers. The recall began on november 8, 2004. Customers can contact country coach at 1‑541‑998‑3720.

Recall number 04V464000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, liquid propane (lp) gas cook tops were installed using a flexible rubber hose that could burn or melt.

Risk

If undetected, the hose could burn through and result in a lp gas fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cook top rubber hose with copper tubing. The recall began on november 8, 2004. Customers can contact country coach at 1‑541‑998‑3720.

Recall number 04V463000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 04V259000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the front tires cold inflation pressures are incorrect. The correct cold tire pressure should be 120 psi that will support 13,220 pounds.

Risk

This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving. The premature tire tread wear or tire failure could lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace new tire labels. Owner notification began april 30, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact country coach at 1‑800‑547‑8015.

Recall number 04V198000 · Recall details