5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 1995-10-31
Description
When operated at a high speed, the front wiper arm connection to the wiper drive pivot shaft can loosen causing the windshield wiper system to fail.
Consequence
Loss of wiper function results in reduced visibility for the driver in inclement weather conditions and increases the risk of an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective wiper systems with a different wiper system design.
Notes
System: visual; winshield wiper and washer.vehicle description: class a motorhomes which use windshield wiper systems provided by robert bosch corporation.note: 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 holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1996-03-27
Description
The awning attached for the slide-out room can unfurl or unroll during transit causing the bracket to rip free of the sidewall.
Consequence
The awning could break loose while the vehicle is in motion resulting in a vehicle accident and personal injury.
Corrective Action
Carefree of colorado is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install arm locks, anti-billow studs and brackets as well as wind deflectors on these awnings.
Notes
System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with slide-out rooms. Also see campaign no. 96e003, carefree of colorado, the supplier of the awning. Note: 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 carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1995-11-30
Description
The federal certification label overstates the gross axle weight rating (gawr) as 5,000 lbs. The correct gawr is 4,670 lbs. This does not conform to fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: the load rating for the tires and atires pressures designated on the federal certification label are not appropriate for the incorrectly stated gawr. Incorrect tire and tire inflations can result in tire failure and possible vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Owners will be sent replacement certification labels and instructions for replacing them. If they prefer, owners can have their dealers replace these labels for them.
Notes
System: equipment; certification label; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: 36' aluma-lite and aluma lite custom scs and 37' imperial and imperial custom scs and wrs fifth wheel travel trailers.note: if you do not receive a new certification label within a reasonable time please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Posted on: 1995-01-03
Description
The remote power switch(es) located on the hydraulic motor that operates the slide-out room is not water-proof allowing moisture to penetrate into the switch creating an electrical path.
Consequence
This electrical path can energize the motor solenoidcoil starting the motor for the slide-out room and the room will begin toextend. This can cause loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the remote slide-out switch(es) and limit the operation of the slide-out to the primary switch(es) mounted inside the trailer.
Notes
System: equipment; electric.vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers produced with eitherone or two hydraulically operated slide-out rooms.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2007-09-13
Description
On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.