NHTSA Recall 08V484000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V484000; Date: Sep. 22, 2008
Loss of power steering assist can create an unsafe driving condition which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Country Coach Affinity; 2007 Country Coach Affinity; 2008 Country Coach Affinity; 2006 Country Coach Magna; 2007 Country Coach Magna; 2008 Country Coach Magna
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Country Coach Inc
Affected Units:: 238
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 2008
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