NHTSA Recall 08V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V193000; Date: Apr. 28, 2008
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Coachmen Cross Country; 2006 Coachmen Cross Country; 2007 Coachmen Cross Country; 2005 Coachmen Cross Country Se; 2006 Coachmen Cross Country Se; 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite; 2006 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite; 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite; 2006 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Affected Units:: 961
Recall Summary:
Coachmen is recalling 961 my 2005-2007 cross country, sportscoach elite, my 2005-2006 cross country se, and my 2006 sportscoach encore class a motor homes built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000. The filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. This can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
How to Fix:
Coachmen is working with freightliner to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also 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.
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