4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2004-09-15
Description
On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Consequence
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Action
Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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).
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2004-02-28
Description
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems, and no. 210 seat belt assembly anchorages. The seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.
Consequence
The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. Owner notification began march 8, 2004. 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 1-800-685-6545 or villa international at 714-535-7272.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R04001.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 #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2004-02-04
Description
On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Consequence
The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the original i-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R03024.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 #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2003-10-09
Description
On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.
Consequence
This does not comply with the standard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new front and rear cloth covered brake lines that have the required certification tags. Owner notification began october 20, 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
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).