Recall 08V-193: 2005–2007 Coachmen Cross Country, 2005–2006 Coachmen Cross Country SE and 2 more
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 28, 2008, covering about 961 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V193000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Coachmen Cross Country SE | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Encore | 2006 | 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-193?
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 is recall 08V-193 fixed?
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.
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.