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2008 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning.

Corrective Action

the warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke. both of these conditions may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.

Recall Notes

country coach is working with caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge (please see 07e053). owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or country coach at 541-998-3720.

2007 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric value and 45 degrees as specified in the standard.

Corrective Action

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 motor vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the marker lights on the side as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about september 17, 2007. owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

2006 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric value and 45 degrees as specified in the standard.

Corrective Action

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 motor vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the marker lights on the side as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about september 17, 2007. owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

2005 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the flexing may result in stress cracking which could potentially cause a loss of vehicle steering control which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the circuit breaker can overheat the wire and insulation to a point which could cause a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the defective circuit breakers. the recall began on november 8, 2004. customers can contact country coach at 1-541-998-3720.

2005 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric value and 45 degrees as specified in the standard.

Corrective Action

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 motor vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the marker lights on the side as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about september 17, 2007. owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

2005 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, liquid propane (lp) gas cook tops were installed using a flexible rubber hose that could burn or melt.

Corrective Action

if undetected, the hose could burn through and result in a lp gas fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the cook top rubber hose with copper tubing. the recall began on november 8, 2004. customers can contact country coach at 1-541-998-3720.

2004 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2004 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the flexing may result in stress cracking which could potentially cause a loss of vehicle steering control which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2004 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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 tires cold inflation pressures are incorrect. the correct cold tire pressure should be 120 psi that will support 13,220 pounds.

Corrective Action

this could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving. the premature tire tread wear or tire failure could lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove and replace new tire labels. owner notification began april 30, 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 country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

2004 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the circuit breaker can overheat the wire and insulation to a point which could cause a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the defective circuit breakers. the recall began on november 8, 2004. customers can contact country coach at 1-541-998-3720.

2004 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric value and 45 degrees as specified in the standard.

Corrective Action

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 motor vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the marker lights on the side as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about september 17, 2007. owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

2004 Country Coach Inspire

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, liquid propane (lp) gas cook tops were installed using a flexible rubber hose that could burn or melt.

Corrective Action

if undetected, the hose could burn through and result in a lp gas fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the cook top rubber hose with copper tubing. the recall began on november 8, 2004. customers can contact country coach at 1-541-998-3720.