Recalls for 1999 Mckenzie Medallion

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2003-05-12
Description
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Posted on: 2004-10-13
Description
On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.  

Consequence
This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers.  The recall began on october 29, 2004.  Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.  

Notes
Monaco recall no.  R02233.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).