Recalls for 2005 Monaco Coach Diplomat

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Posted on: 2004-12-23
Description
On certain motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position.  This design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into the interior of the motor home.

Consequence
Exposure of the occupants to carbon monoxide could result in injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the water heater with a 16 gallon atwood unit that has a different exhaust termination.  The recall began march 25, 2005.  Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Notes
Monaco recall no,.  R04047.customers can also 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: 2004-09-15
Description
On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.  

Consequence
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.  

Corrective Action
Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.  Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines.  Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).