Recalls for 2009 Safari Coach Cheetah

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Posted on: 2010-06-25
Description
Kongsberg power products systems i, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps.  The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Consequence
A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 16, 2010.  Owners may contact kpps at 1-877-485-6647.

Notes
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2008-09-05
Description
Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines.  The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Monaco is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042).  Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during september 2008.  Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or monaco at 1-888-685-6545.

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.