Recalls for 2005 Monaco Coach Executive

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2006-05-25
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with detroit diesel series c-60 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will require to be reprogrammed to current mainframe calibrations.  

Consequence
Reprogramming the ecm will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will reprogram the ecm to current mainframe calibrations free of charge.  Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or 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 #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Posted on: 2004-07-08
Description
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  135, brake systems.  The antilock brake system (abs) lights are not visible on the instrument cluster of the dash.  

Consequence
Without the abs indicator lights to warn the driver that there is a fault in the abs system, they may not be prepared to react properly to current road conditions and/or traffic flow.  A crash could occur without prior warning.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire plugs to correct the signal from the abs module and the installation of amber colored lights to the instrument cluster of the dashboard.  The recall began on july 23, 2004.  Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.  

Notes
Monaco recall no.  R04028.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).