Recalls for 2004 Monaco Coach Signature

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 2004-02-28
Description
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  207, seating systems, and no.  210 seat belt assembly anchorages.  The seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.  

Consequence
The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt.  Owner notification began march 8, 2004.  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 or villa international at 714-535-7272.  

Notes
Monaco recall no.  R04001.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2006-05-25
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with detroit diesel series c-60 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will require to be reprogrammed to current mainframe calibrations.  

Consequence
Reprogramming the ecm will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will reprogram the ecm to current mainframe calibrations free of charge.  Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Notes
Customers may also 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.