Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 04V-464 · Country Coach vehicles

COUNTRY COACH INC recall 04V-464 covers 380 Country Coach vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3802 models
ReportedSep 21, 2004Owners notified Nov 8, 2004
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V464000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, A CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE CLEARANCE LIGHT CIRCUIT DOES NOT PROTECT THE CIRCUIT FROM A TOO HIGH AMPERAGE DRAW CAUSED BY A TOWED PASSENGER VEHICLE.

The risk

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN OVERHEAT THE WIRE AND INSULATION TO A POINT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2004. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-541-998-3720.

HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 1, 2003 to September 10, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.