NHTSA Recall 08V193000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 961 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V193000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 28, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V193000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Cross Country SE | 2005, 2006 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Elite | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach Encore | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.