3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2005-08-24
Description
On certain motor homes, the headlight switch in the front electrical box/firewall can overload.
Consequence
Changes in the component supplier relay requirements with an updated controller were causing the headlights to stop functioning without warning. This could potentially cause a crash while driving at night.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new wiring harness. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R05011.customers mayalso 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 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2008-02-14
Description
Monaco is recalling 1,733 my 2006-2007 diplomat and holiday rambler endeavor motor homes equipped with wiper systems supplied by am equipment. The drive motor link becomes disengaged during operation from the wiper drive arm where it attaches to the drive arm causing the wiper system to fail.
Consequence
When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Monaco will replace the complete under-the-hood wiper system with a new model, reusing the wiper arm and blades. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R08005.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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2007-07-20
Description
On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
Consequence
If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Monaco is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). Owners may contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R07007.customers may 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.