2008 Country Coach Affinity recalls and problems

The 2008 Country Coach Affinity has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Country Coach dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Country Coach Affinity vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Country Coach Affinity recalls

Recall 08V-484: Steering

Reported Sep 22, 2008 · 238 vehicles affected · COUNTRY COACH INC

Problem: Country coach is recalling 238 my 2006-2008 affinity and magna motor homes. Loss of power steering assist can occur in these motor homes.

Risk: Loss of power steering assist can create an unsafe driving condition which could result in a crash.

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 08V-119: Exterior Lighting

Reported Mar 13, 2008 · 1,228 vehicles affected · COUNTRY COACH INC

Problem: Country coach is recalling 1,228 my 2004-2008 magna, affinity and intrigue motor homes. These 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 values specified in FMVSS no. 108.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the marker lights on the side of each motor home as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2008. Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

2008 Country Coach Affinity problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Country Coach Affinity complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 14,000 miles · reported Jul 17, 2008
On may 26,2008, while driving my 2007 country coach affinity in florida, I had a sudden loss of power steering and cooling. The cause turned out to be a failure of the splines in the hydraulic pump attached to the power take-off from the transmission. This pump runs the power steering, and another pump is attached to it which runds the engine cooling fan. Driving a motor home with an 18,000 lb front axle without power steering is extremely difficult, to say the least. If I had not been just entering the interstate from the on-ramp and able to pull off the road quickly, I don't know that I…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Country Coach Affinity have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Country Coach Affinity: 08V-484 (steering), 08V-119 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Country Coach Affinity?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 miles.

Are Country Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Country Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.