NHTSA Recall 08V484000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
COUNTRY COACH INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 238 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Country Coach Affinity.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V484000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 22, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Country coach is recalling 238 my 2006-2008 affinity and magna motor homes. Loss of power steering assist can occur in these motor homes.
Safety risk
Loss of power steering assist can create an unsafe driving condition which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fan drive hydraulic pump and the transmission mounted dry spline power take-off with a wet spline power take-off and relocate the engine power steering pump to the engine power steering mechanical drive pad. Owners will be notified about this recall beginning on september 28, 2008, with instructions that should they experience loss of power steering or a severe reduction in the ability to steer the motor home that they should immediately contact the country coach service center. The parts necessary for this recall will not be available until mid-november 2008, at which time the owners will be notified to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V484000
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.