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2006-2008 Country Coach Affinity and Country Coach Magna recall: hydraulic power assist system

Country Coach Inc reported this safety recall on September 22, 2008. It covers about 238 vehicles.

vehicles affected
238
reported
Sep 22, 2008
owners notified
Sep 28, 2008
related complaints
5

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

What is wrong
Country coach is recalling 238 my 2006-2008 affinity and magna motor homes. Loss of power steering assist can occur in these motor homes.
Risk
Loss of power steering assist can create an unsafe driving condition which could result in a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V484000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about steering problems.

2006 Country Coach Affinity2007 Country Coach Affinity2008 Country Coach Affinity2006 Country Coach Magna2007 Country Coach Magna2008 Country Coach Magna

Questions about recall 08V484000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Country Coach Affinity and Country Coach Magna hydraulic power assist system?

Yes. Recall 08V484000, reported on September 22, 2008, covers about 238 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V484000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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