2002–2003 Country Coach Affinity, 2002–2003 Country Coach Allure, 2003–2004 Country Coach Bus Conversion and 3 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH…
NHTSA campaign 03V109000 · Equipment · filed Mar 26, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH (ITR)HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATERS, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY FEATURES IN SOME OF THE SYSTEMS PROTECTING AGAINST OVERHEATING AND POTENTIAL FIRE SITUATION.
The risk
IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD WILL BE REPLACED. IN THE MEANTIME, CUSTOMERS SHOULD TURN THE SYSTEM OFF USING THE MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE HEATER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORHOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ITR AT 1-800-755-1272 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Country Coach Affinity recalls
- 2006–2008 Country Coach Affinity and 1 other model — Steering
- 2004–2008 Country Coach Affinity and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
- 1998–2003 Country Coach Affinity and 3 other models — CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR…
- 2005–2007 Country Coach Affinity and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, EXISTING FASTENERS USED TO SECURE…
- 2005–2006 Country Coach Affinity and 1 other model — CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V109000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.