Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

05V369000

ManufacturerCOUNTRY COACH INCReported2005-08-29Affected12 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES,THE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL BUSS BAR TERMINATION SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO 35 INCH POUNDS.

Risk

IF THE SCREWS ARE NOT TORQUED PROPERLY, THE UNIT COULD HAVE AN ERRATIC POWER SUPPLY OR A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. UNEXPLAINED POWER DROPS, LOSS OF GROUND TO THE SYSTEM, HOTSPOTS AT POINTS OF CONNECTION AND IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE ALL THE BUSS TERMINATION BARS IN THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Country Coach