Country Coach Allure 2005
Model Allure made in 2005 by Country Coach got 2 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and exterior lighting.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V464000 | COUNTRY COACH INC | from 06/01/2004 to 09/10/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 380 | 11/08/2004 | MFR | COUNTRY COACH INC | 09/21/2004 | 09/23/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The circuit breaker can overheat the wire and insulation to a point which could cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective circuit breakers. the recall began on november 8, 2004. customers can contact country coach at 1-541-998-3720. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V209000 | COUNTRY COACH INC | from 12/01/2002 to 04/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 282 | ODI | COUNTRY COACH INC | 05/09/2005 | 05/09/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or country coach at 1-800-547-8015. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V225000 | COUNTRY COACH INC | from 05/01/2004 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 605 | 04/07/2008 | MFR | COUNTRY COACH INC | 06/05/2007 | 06/05/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these motor homes were equipped with more than three amber identification lamps located at the top and front of the vehicle. also, the side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric value at 45 degrees as specified in the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The five identification lights could possibly cause confusion to on-coming motorists who are used to observing three identification lights. 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 crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the two extra identification lamps and install four side marker lights, one at each corner, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 31, 2008. owners may contact country coach at 800-547-8015. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V259000 | COUNTRY COACH INC | from 05/01/2004 to 05/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 527 | MFR | COUNTRY COACH INC | 06/07/2004 | 06/10/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The flexing may result in stress cracking which could potentially cause a loss of vehicle steering control which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04E040000 | HOLLAND USA, INC. | from 05/01/2004 to 05/31/2004 | E (Equipment) | 610 | 07/28/2004 | MFR | COUNTRY COACH INC | 05/28/2004 | 06/08/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Holland independent front suspensions p/n 90547917 ifs-114 with the 90547978 subframe for use on certain country coach vehicles and shipped between march 5, 2003, and june 28, 2004. early ifs-114 units with p/n 90546687 used a different subframe, p/n 90546691 that is not affected by this recall. the new subframe did not have gussets that help support the steering gear mounting plate. the lack of gussets allows excessive flexing of the steering gear mounting plate which may lead to fatigue cracks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a crack were to develop and propagate to the point where the steering gear mounting plate were to separate from the suspension subframe, then steering can become loose with possible loss of steering control. a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or even death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Holland will notify country coach's customers and provide remedy free of charge. owner notification began july 28, 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 holland usa customer service at 1-888-396-6501. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V277000 | COUNTRY COACH INC | from 05/01/2005 to 05/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 9 | 06/23/2005 | MFR | COUNTRY COACH INC | 06/14/2005 | 06/14/2005 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 and rear tire cold tire inflation pressures of 125 psi exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum cold inflation pressure of 120 psi. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could possibly lead to premature rim failure. such a rim failure could result in the loss of steering control and could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Country coach will issue replacement federal tire labels reflecting the corrected cold tire inflation pressure of 120 psi for both the front and rear tires. this change will result in a reduction of the cold inflation tire pressure of each front and rear tire by 5 psi. the recall began on june 23, 2005. owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 050604001 | 10/01/2005 | 050604001A | 10013474 | Rumble, popping noise from rear of vehicle with low fuel levels. *eh | 04/19/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050601035 | 12/01/2005 | 10019599 | L26, l32,l36, l67 excessive oil consumption (replace exhaust valve stem seals). *ak | 04/03/2006 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 040089046 | 10/01/2004 | 10012720 | Per delivery and service guide. *eh | 03/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/02/2007 | 1 | 12/21/2004 | |
| Hit a pothole at approx 45-50 mph...front/right shock failed..after reaching repair facility we discovered the entire front end (new holland) had been compromised....bent and cracked how could a pothole cause this type of damage unless there was an inherent weakness within the structure? *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/02/2007 | 1 | 12/21/2004 | |
| Hit a pothole at approx 45-50 mph...front/right shock failed..after reaching repair facility we discovered the entire front end (new holland) had been compromised....bent and cracked how could a pothole cause this type of damage unless there was an inherent weakness within the structure? *tr | |||