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2005 Country Coach Inspire

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
7
Latest May 17, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
5
Latest Jun 14, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Country Coach Inspire, most frequently naming the steering, electrical and engine categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Steering333.3%
  • Electrical222.2%
  • Engine111.1%
  • Exterior lighting111.1%
  • Other / unspecified111.1%
  • Visibility111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V241000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jun 14, 2007
1,051 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS IN THE COMBINATION HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM PHOTOMETRIC VALUE AND 45 DEGREES AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.
The risk: THE INADEQUACY OF THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD AFFECT VISIBILITY OF THE MOTOR HOME DURING HOURS OF DARKNESS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MARKER LIGHTS ON THE SIDE AS CLOSE AS REASONABLE TO THE FRONT AND REAR CORNERS AND WIRED INTO THE PARK LIGHT SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
COUNTRY COACH INCView on NHTSA.gov
04V464000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Sep 21, 2004
380 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2004. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-541-998-3720.
COUNTRY COACH INCView on NHTSA.gov
04V463000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Sep 21, 2004
349 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS COOK TOPS WERE INSTALLED USING A FLEXIBLE RUBBER HOSE THAT COULD BURN OR MELT.
The risk: IF UNDETECTED, THE HOSE COULD BURN THROUGH AND RESULT IN A LP GAS FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOK TOP RUBBER HOSE WITH COPPER TUBING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2004. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-541-998-3720.
COUNTRY COACH INCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecifiedSteering
Filed May 17, 2011

2005 COUNTRY COACH / INSPIRE- SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF MOTOR HOME DUE TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER TAKE OFF AND PUMPS. THE GEARS HAVE NO LUBRICATION AND COMPLETELY STRIPPED RESULTING IN A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF STEERING CAPABILITY THIS STRANDED US IN THE MIDDLE OF I10 WEST BLOCKING TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE. UPDATED 05/26/11 *BF *TR UPDATED 2/9/12 *CN

NHTSA ID
10401263
Incident
May 8, 2011
Mileage
49,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jun 26, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PTO WAS DETERIORATED BECAUSE IT WAS DRY LUBRICATED. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT SPECULATED THAT IF THE COMPONENT WAS WET LUBRICATED, THE FAILURE WOULD BE CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 12,000.

NHTSA ID
10275024
Incident
Jun 1, 2009
Mileage
12,000 mi
EngineSteering
Filed May 28, 2009

WHILE TRAVELING TO ALASKA IN OUR 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE WE HAD A TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE COOLANT TO DRAIN INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSING IT TO FAIL. WE HAD TO BE TOWED 100 MILES TO A REPAIR FACILITY IN COBURG, OR, WHERE THE FOUND THAT BESIDES THE OIL COOLER, THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE CHELSEA PTO WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PTO ON OUR UNIT DRIVES BOTH THE FAN AND THE POWER STEERING. IT IS THE SAME UNIT PRESENTLY ON RECALL FOR THE CC MAGNA AND INFINITY MODELS. THE REPLACEMENT FOR THE DEFECTIVE PTO WHICH WAS A DRY SPLINE IS A WET UNIT SO THAT SPLINE FAILURE WILL NOT OCCUR IN THE FUTURE. IF THE DEFECTIVE PTO HAD NOT BEEN FOUND AT THIS TIME. THE SPLINES WOULD HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH COULD BE FATAL. THE DEFECTIVE UNIT IS AT PACIFIC POWER PRODUCTS, COBURG, OR. OUR UNIT ONLY HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT AT THIS TIME. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT CHELSEA ADVISED CC THAT THESE UNITS ONLY HAD A LIFE OF 30,000 MILES BUT THEY CHOSE TO IGNORE THIS AND FAILED TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10270202
Incident
May 11, 2009
Mileage
39,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Sep 18, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V241000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT NO RECALL WAS AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB UPDATED 12/12/07. *JB

NHTSA ID
10203338
Incident
Sep 18, 2007
Electrical
Filed Sep 17, 2007

UNABLE TO SEE DASHBOARD DISPLAY/WARNING LIGHTS IN DAYTIME. HAVE COMPLAINED SINCE JANUARY 2005. ALL COUNTRY COACH "INSPIRE" MODELS 2005-2006,2007 HAVE SAME PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TOLD A FIX IS BEING WORKED ON, BUT TO DATE NOTHING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10203226
Incident
Jan 15, 2005
Electrical
Filed Sep 6, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE, BUT HAVE SINCE CHANGED THEIR MIND. THE CONTACT HAS FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THIS FAILURE ON THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL AS HIS VEHICLE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000.

NHTSA ID
10202055
Incident
May 1, 2005
Mileage
1,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Mar 16, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE ,AND STATED THAT THE WINDOWS KEPT GETTING FOGGY. THE VEHICLE HASDDUAL PAINT WINDOWS ,AND THE DEALS BREAKAWAY ALLOWED THE MOISTURE TO GET INSIDE TO FOG THE WINDOWS. IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO CLEAN THE WINDOWS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WAS FOG BETWEEN THE PANES OF GLASS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE BOTH 11,477. *AK

NHTSA ID
10185302
Incident
Mar 16, 2007
Mileage
11,477 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Country Coach Inspire by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009010—
2008030—
2007010—
2006310—
2005Viewing750—
2004460—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.