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2003 Country Coach Lexa

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
1
Latest Sep 26, 2012
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.
4
Latest Apr 10, 2006
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2003 Country Coach Lexa, most frequently naming the engine category. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

  • Engine1100.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
06V110000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Apr 10, 2006
21 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
COUNTRY COACH INCView on NHTSA.gov
03V109000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 26, 2003
485 units potentially affected
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.
The remedy: 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.
COUNTRY COACH INCView on NHTSA.gov
02V149000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Jun 21, 2002
8 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY AM EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES WAS DETERMINED NOT TO MEET THE MINIMUM PERCENT OF AREA TO BE WIPED WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH OR MORE.
The risk: THE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM TO ADEQUATELY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN SURFACE WIPED IS REDUCED AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS, WIPER MOTOR PANTOGRAPHS, WIPER ARMS AND BLADES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-452-8015.
COUNTRY COACH INCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Engine
Filed Sep 26, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 COUNTRY COACH LEXA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO SIT IDLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING. THE CONTACT VEHICLE ENGAGED IN LIMP MODE ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT A MOTOR MOUNT WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO TAKE PICTURES AND MAIL THEM FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,997.

NHTSA ID
10477151
Incident
Sep 11, 2007
Mileage
62,997 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0202

PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

ENGINE BRAKE DOES NOT ACTIVATE VEHICLE STOP LIGHT ON THE OPTIONAL DIGITAL DASH. *TT

0203

PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

ANALOG DASH PANEL INDICATOR, BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED. *TT

0204

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ACTIVATION OF THE GIRARD AWNING TRIPPED THE GFCI LOCATED IN THE CONTROL BOX IN THE BEDROOM. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.