Recalls for 2005 Monaco Coach Lapalma

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2006-09-20
Description
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.  If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.  

Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Corrective Action
Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225).  Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge.  Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Notes
Customers can 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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2006-06-23
Description
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  101, 'controls and displays,' and no.  105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated.  Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.  

Consequence
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge.  Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 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.