3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2001-12-04
Description
Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Front reflectors need to be installed on the side of the front cap.
Consequence
This does not meet the standard requirements.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a reflector on each side of the front cap. Owner notification began december 4, 2001. 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 monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2007-01-16
Description
On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.
Consequence
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2007. Owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. Note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. The federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built.
Notes
Monaco recall no.r02206.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 #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING
Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. The brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Consequence
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. 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 monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).