Recalls for 2005 Safari Coach Gazelle

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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER

Posted on: 2004-10-01
Description
On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.  

Consequence
This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.  

Corrective Action
For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home.  For the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater.  The additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home.  The recall began on october 27, 2004.  Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.  

Notes
Monaco recall no.r04049.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).