3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 2004-07-09
Description
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, 'windshield wiping and washing systems.' the windshield wiper assembly was installed without proper support allowing the wiper assembly to bind and/or break.
Consequence
This failure could result in inadequate visibility in adverse weather conditions, which could lead to injury or a crash could occur without warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new style of wiper assembly and add support for the new wiper assembly. The recall began on july 23, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R02189.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Posted on: 2005-05-13
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2003-02-05
Description
On certain motor homes, the federal certification label has a typographical error showing an incorrect tire size. The correct tire size should be listed as 295/80rx22.5h, with a psi of 80.
Consequence
If the label information is relied upon by the owner of the vehicle, incorrect tires could be installed on the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new federal certification labels. Owner notification began on august 25, 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 at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R02240. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).