4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2007-10-12
Description
Certain class a motor homes equipped with driver seats built by villa international fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems. The lower slide rails of the air suspension can fail.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury of the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Monaco is working with villa to install two reinforcement tethers between the front of the seat pedestal and the top of the air suspension free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2007. 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: 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 #3 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Posted on: 2005-12-21
Description
On certain class a motor homes built with cummins isx 600 hp engines, the straps that hold the u-joints onto the rear end and the transmission can loosen. The lock washer on the straps can spread out and allow the mounting bolts to work loose. This can allow the driveline to separate from the transmission and fall off the motor home.
Consequence
Loss of control of the vehicle may occur, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the u-joint straps, bolts, and lock washers with new straps, and bolts with locktite free of charge. The recall began on december 28, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R05020.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 #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2005-12-21
Description
Certain trucks built with a 8x6 wheel configuration (tridems) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' the as-built air brake component size and configuration are inadequate for the extended wheelbases causing the mid-rear and rear-rear axle brake apply timing to be noncompliant with the standard.
Consequence
The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will change the air hosing (to 3/4 diameter) from the air tank; air hosing (to 3/4) from the abs-modulator valves to service brake quick release valves; and the service brake quick release valves will be upgraded with larger ports to accommodate high air flow free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2006. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05525. 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.