THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRE ARKING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ABS SENSOR MELTED AND ALL BRAKES WERE NEEDED, AFTER THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER NUMEROUS TIMES THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING AND THE FR…
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THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRE ARKING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ABS SENSOR MELTED AND ALL BRAKES WERE NEEDED, AFTER THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER NUMEROUS TIMES THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKES. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING AND THE FRONT AXLE. *AK *JB
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS 255/75R 22.5H WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING 255/70R 22.5H.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE OR REBUILD THE CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED OR IS TOO SHORT TO MEET MAXIMUM EXTENSION SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2001. 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 MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 AM-SAFE AT 219-266-8330 OR MONACO AT 219-862-7211.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. 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 ALLISON AT 1-800-252-5283 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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PE04068 · Unprotected Lp Gas Line
Opened Sep 29, 2004 · Closed Jan 13, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings
MONACO INFORMED ODI THAT IT HAS RECEIVED NO OWNER REPORTS OF MISSING LP GAS LINE SHILEDS OTHER THAN THE ONE FORWARDED BY ODI.ODI HAS FOUND NO OTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS MISSING THE LP LINE SHIELD. DURING THE COURSE OF THE INVESTIGATION ODI: ?CONDUCTED FIELD INSPECTIONS AT NUMEROUS DEALERS; ?REQUESTED WARRANTY CLAIMS AND FIELD REPORTS FROM MONACO(THERE WERE NONE);REVIEWED ENGINEERING DRAWINGS;AND?REVIEWED THE ANSI A119.2 AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 1192 STANDARDS ON RECREATION VEHICLES (RV?S) PERTAINING TO LP GAS LINE INSTALLATION ON RV?S. BASED ON MONACO?S DATA AND THE ABSENCE OF ANY FURTHER COMPLAINTS, A SAFTEY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FUTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT CURRENTLY WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFTEY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION ON THE VEHICLES IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD REPORTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IF INDICATED.
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