Recalls for 2008 Monaco Coach Knight

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Posted on: 2010-06-25
Description
Kongsberg power products systems i, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps.  The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Consequence
A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 16, 2010.  Owners may contact kpps at 1-877-485-6647.

Notes
Owners 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 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2007-09-06
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.  

Consequence
This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Corrective Action
Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges.  The recall began on december 14, 2007.  Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 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.