Recalls for 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2010-11-24
Description
Navistar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators.  The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire.  The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.  

Consequence
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.  

Corrective Action
Navistar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners.  Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge.  Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information.  The safety recall began on december 1, 2010.  Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Notes
Navistar safety recall no.  R10021.owners 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 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Posted on: 2010-10-12
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 monaco monarch and model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler admiral recreational vehicles manufactured from june 4, 2009, through june 26, 2010.  The windshield wiper system may become inoperable without warning resulting in reduced driver visibility.

Consequence
Decreased driver visibility may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and correct if necessary the windshield wiper system free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 27, 2010.  Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
Navistar safety recall no.  R10009.owners 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 .