The problem
On certain motor homes, the hydraulic slide room hoses could blister and leak due to engine heat.
The risk
Loss of hydraulic fluid could cause the slide room to unexpectedly extend while in -transit. This can result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the hydraulic hoses outside of the engine compartment and replace any hoses that exhibit signs of blistering or leakage. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact country coach at 1-800-547-8015.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Country Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V373000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.