Recalls for 2006 Holiday Rambler Imperial

DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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.