Recalls for 2007 Monaco Coach Signature

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Posted on: 2006-11-29
Description
On certain class a motor homes, the windshield wiper motors are under-fused and the fuse may fail.

Consequence
If the fuse fails, the windshield wipers will stop functioning which would result in a decrease of the visibility of the operator and could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new 15 amp auto resetting circuit breaker fuse on the vehicle.  The recall began on december 15, 2006.  Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.  

Notes
Monaco recall no.  R06033.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.  

DEFECT #2 - SEATS

Posted on: 2007-10-12
Description
Certain class a motor homes equipped with driver seats built by villa international fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  207, seating systems.  The lower slide rails of the air suspension can fail.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury of the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Monaco is working with villa to install two reinforcement tethers between the front of the seat pedestal and the top of the air suspension free of charge.  The recall began on november 16, 2007.  Owners may contact 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.