1999 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
6 recalls — 9 complaints — 2 TSBs
07V031000 Feb 1, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
COUNTRY COACH WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-452-8015.
06V262000 Jul 13, 2006
TIRES
Defect Description
COUNTRY COACH HAS REPORTED THAT THE TOYO 275/70R M102Z TIRES ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH MICHELIN 275/70R XZA2 TIRES. THE FEDERAL TIRE LABELS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
02V229000 Aug 22, 2002
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE ERRONEOUSLY ASSIGNED INADEQUATE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES AND INADEQUATE AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND/OR REAR TIRES. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE MOTOR HOMES MAY ONLY HAVE AN INADEQUATE FAWR AND/OR RAWR STATED ON THE FEDERAL TIRE LABEL AND ONLY THE FEDERAL TIRE LABEL WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR... Read more
01V170000 May 29, 2001
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INEQUITABLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT TIRES ON THE FRONT AXLE. THIS WEIGHT INEQUITY CAN CAUSE THE LEFT FR... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE FRONT TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES AND THE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE CONFIGURATION REVERSED TO REMEDY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A... Read more
99V082003 Aug 21, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH 15" (WIDTHS: 4" AND 5") AIR-ACTUATED Q-PLUS CAM BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS 3030-197 BRAKE LINING (MERITOR R201) BRAKE LININGS AND ACTUATED WITH TYPE 20 AIR CHAMBERS X 5.5" SLACK ADJUSTERS. THESE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT FULLY SATISF... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
Remedy
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.
99V288000 Oct 21, 1999
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SLIDE GALLEY OPTION. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS DO NOT SHOW THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURES. THESE PRESSURES ARE BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE FOR LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY.
Consequence
UNDER-INFLATION OF THE TIRES CAN RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.
Remedy
NEW LABELS WITH THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE TIRE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS TO THE NEW CORRECT REQUIREMENTS.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
TIRES
Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Feb 2, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
TIRES
Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Jan 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM NOTE: IN READING THE HAND WRITTEN COMPLAINT THE TIRE THAT BLEW OUT WAS THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Jun 30, 1999
UPON DELIVERY OF THE NEW MOTORHOME THE VEHICLE WAS NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY WITH NUMEROUS LEAKS, DEFECTS AND MISSING COMPONENTS, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE FOR PROPER REPAIRS. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Jun 30, 1999
THE CUMMINS ENGINE ON THE VEHICLE IS NOT COMPATABLE WITH AN EXHAUST BRAKE KIT, CONSUMER HAS TROUBLE STOPPING ON DOWNHILL GRADES, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW, THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXHAUST BRAKES SYSTEMS TO WORK WITH THE ALLISON TRANSMISSION OR THE CUMMINS ENGINE. *MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 27, 2001
THE EVAPORATOR COIL FREEZES UP DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *MJS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2001
NUMEROUS INTERIOR SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND DEFECTS. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 27, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. *MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
THERE IS ALOT OF AIR TURBALANCE AND THE SHROUD LIFTS UP AND BREAKS ALMOST CAME OFF AND I HAVE SEEN OTHERS THAT HAVE COME OFF ON THE SIDES OF ROADS. CONTACTED RV PROUDUCTS IN KENTUCKY 316-832-4357 AND THEY KNOW OF THIS IS HAPPEN AND WILL SEND SOME CLIPS THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THEY WILL NOT REC... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
THERE IS ALOT OF AIR TURBALANCE AND THE SHROUD LIFTS UP AND BREAKS ALMOST CAME OFF AND I HAVE SEEN OTHERS THAT HAVE COME OFF ON THE SIDES OF ROADS. CONTACTED RV PROUDUCTS IN KENTUCKY 316-832-4357 AND THEY KNOW OF THIS IS HAPPEN AND WILL SEND SOME CLIPS THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THEY WILL NOT REC... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
06001
Mar 14, 2006
190000 TIRES
TOYO TIRE REPLACEMENT ADVISORY. NHTSA INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF PRIOR CCI RECALL CAMPAIGNS WERE ADEQUATE OR EFFECTIVE IN CORRECTING THE PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED FRONT TIRE FAILURES. TOYO TIRES.
0402
Feb 23, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
ADDITION OF STAINLESS STEEL PLATE IN CARGO BAY UNDER LIVING ROOM SLIDE ROOM AND/OR THE SEALING OF PERIMETER OF WALL CAP EDGE. COUNTRY COACH ALLURE MOTORHOMES. *MR
NHTSA Safety Investigations — COUNTRY COACH ALLURE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA05011
Opened: Jul 14, 2005 — Closed: Aug 30, 2006
FRONT TIRE FAILURES
ON JUNE 30, 2006, COUNTRY COACH FILED DEFECT REPORT 06V-262 STATING THAT THE TOYO 275/70R22.5M102Z TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.ODI'S INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT FRONT TIRE FAILURES HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY COUNTRY COACH'S SELECTION OF TIRES THAT PROVIDED... Read more
RQ05001
Opened: Jan 13, 2005 — Closed: Jul 14, 2005
COUNTRY COACH CAMPAIGN 01V-170
ODI IS UPGRADING THIS RECALL QUERY (RQ) AND OPENING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-011).COUNTRY COACH HAS IDENTIFIED 21 INCIDENTS OF FRONT TIRE FAILURES (16 DRIVER'S SIDE AND 5 PASSENGER SIDE) THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN MODEL YEAR 1995-2000 COUNTRY COACH INTRIGUE AND ALLURE VEHICLES AFTER THESE VEHICLES H... Read more
SQ01013
Opened: Nov 23, 2001 — Closed: Dec 13, 2001
INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS
ALLEGED THAT THE SINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM FAILS DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING.
RQ00002
Opened: Jan 4, 2000 — Closed: Nov 30, 2000
INCORRECT SPECIFICATION OF TIRE PRESSURE
COUNTRY COACH FILED A NONCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT ON OCTOBER 21, 1999, FOR 448 CLASS A 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEAR ALLURE AND INTRIGUE MOTORHOMES IN WHICH THE TIRE PLACARD INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 120, WAS INCORRECT AND COULD RESULT IN THE UNDER INFLATION OF THE TIRES.COUNTRY COACH MADE THE D... Read more
COUNTRY COACH ALLURE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COUNTRY COACH ALLURE across all model years (1996–2009).
52
Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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