Recall 08V193000: 2005–2007 Coachmen Cross Country and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 28, 2008

Manufacturer

Coachmen rv company, llc

Potentially affected

961vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Coachmen Cross Country1 complaints
• 2006 Coachmen Cross Country2 complaints
• 2007 Coachmen Cross Country0 complaints
• 2006 Coachmen Sportscoach0 complaints
• 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite0 complaints
• 2006 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite0 complaints
• 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite2 complaints