The problem
On certain motor homes, the exhaust pipe connection to the inlet and outlet side of the muffler may come apart.
The risk
Should either of the clamps come apart the super-heated exhaust being expelled in the engine compartment could cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the existing band type clamps attaching the muffler to the exhaust pipe and secure the muffler to the tail pipe with guillotine type clamps free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2006. Owners may contact country coach at 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 06V110000.
- 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.