2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2009-09-17
Description
Certain monaco rv model year 2010 travel trailers manufactured between september 26, 2008 and july 31, 2009 fail to conform with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. The tire and loading information label contains incorrect information which could lead to overloading the vehicle.
Consequence
Overloading can result in failure of the frame components, possibly resulting in a sudden tire blowout or other failure which can result in loss of control of the unit and a crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Monaco rv will mail owners a notification letter and a replacement tire and loading label along with instructions for applying the label. The safety recall began on october 14, 2009. Owners may contact monaco rv at 1-800-685-6545.
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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Posted on: 2013-12-20
Description
Monaco rv, llc (monaco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 recreational vehicles equipped with fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Monaco will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2014. Owners may contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.