Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes Equipped With An Independent Front Suspension (IFS) Gen Ii Built By Holland Usa, The Gear Plate Support Gussets Were Removed. This Can Allow The Plate To Flex During A Static Steer Condition.
Make Of Vehicle
COUNTRY COACH
Model Of Vehicle
INSPIRE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V259000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
The Flexing May Result In Stress Cracking Which Could Potentially Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Steering Control Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Holland USA Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. A Bolt-On Strengthening Of The Steering Gear Plate With U-Bolts ConneCTIng The Cross Member To Each Side Of The Gear Plate At The Rear Plus A Tube Support In The Front With J-Bolts To The Gear Plate Will Be Installed. Owners Should Contact Holland USA Customer Service At 1-888-396-6501 For Information And InstruCTIons For Where Customers Can Take Their Vehicles To Have The Repairs Done Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20030301
End Of Manufacture
20040331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
527
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Country Coach Inc
Date Report Received
20040607