Dec 22 2008
Auto Recalls: Country Coach, Affinity, 2008
Build Dates : February 01, 2007 - January 31, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V119000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20080617
Date Received by ODI: 20080313
Date Added to Databse: 20080313
Manufacturer’s Involved: COUNTRY COACH INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: COUNTRY COACH INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1228
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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 Country Coach recall began on June 17, 2008.