2005 Country Coach Intrigue recalls and problems

The 2005 Country Coach Intrigue has 3 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Country Coach dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Country Coach Intrigue vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Country Coach Intrigue recalls

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.

Recall 05V-373: Equipment

Reported Aug 29, 2005 · 88 vehicles affected · COUNTRY COACH INC

Problem: On certain motor homes, the hydraulic slide room hoses could blister and leak due to engine heat.

Risk: Loss of hydraulic fluid could cause the slide room to unexpectedly extend while in -transit. This can result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will relocate the hydraulic hoses outside of the engine compartment and replace any hoses that exhibit signs of blistering or leakage. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.

Recall 05V-209: Equipment

Reported May 9, 2005 · 282 vehicles affected · COUNTRY COACH INC

Problem: 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.

Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Fix: 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.

2005 Country Coach Intrigue problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Visibility1
Structure1
Tires1
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Windshield — 1
  • Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1
  • Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension › Springs/Bags — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,089 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 2005 Country Coach Intrigue complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 38,000 miles · reported Jul 10, 2008
Failure of the transmission driven power take off (Pto) and hydraulic pump which runs the cooling fan. The mechanic who replaced the pto and pump indicated the pto shaft splines failed due to lack of lubrication and caused the hydraulic pump failure. In talking to the mechanics at country coach I learned that other 05 intrigues have had this problem and that it sometimes occurs a second time. The failure caused the cooling fan to stop which resulted in the engine overheating and a unscheduled roadside stop. Additional operation would have resulted in an engine shutdown which, if it occurred in…
Suspension · at 25,089 miles · reported May 20, 2006
I purchased a new 2005 country coach intrigue in sept of 2004. I took it back to the selling dealer in junction city, or. For recurring problems on 11/18/04 that included an instability problem with the front end. The coach bottomed out at normal highway speeds when hitting dips. The manufacturer ok'd to adjust front shocks. They "raised coach on lift adjusted koni shocks 2 turns shifter. When I left there the problem was still present. On 7/29/05 the coach was returned to country coach for resolution of this same problem. They adjusted koni front shock #88-1641. The problem was still present.…
Visibility · at 17,000 miles · reported Jan 31, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield cracked without warning on both the passenger and drivers side from top to bottom. The windshield has been replaced once by the manufacturer, twice by the local dealer and twice by independent glass dealers. The manufacturer determined the failure is caused by structural integrity. Once the windshield is replaced it soon fails again because there is not enough support in the structure of vehicle. Updated 2/24/2006 - the vehicle front end had to be replaced because the manufacturer failed to assemble and/or torque the bearing assembly correctly. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Country Coach Intrigue have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Country Coach Intrigue: 08V-119 (exterior lighting), 05V-373 (equipment), 05V-209 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Country Coach Intrigue?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by visibility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,089 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.