Recall 08V-484: 2006–2008 Country Coach Affinity, 2006–2008 Country Coach Magna
COUNTRY COACH INC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Sep 22, 2008, covering about 238 vehicles.
The problem
Country coach is recalling 238 my 2006-2008 affinity and magna motor homes. Loss of power steering assist can occur in these motor homes.
The risk
Loss of power steering assist can create an unsafe driving condition which could result in a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COUNTRY COACH INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V484000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Country Coach Affinity | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Country Coach Magna | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-484?
Country coach is recalling 238 my 2006-2008 affinity and magna motor homes. Loss of power steering assist can occur in these motor homes.
How is recall 08V-484 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.