3 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 - 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 #3 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Posted on: 2007-12-20
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
Consequence
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Monaco is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on january 24, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545 or trw at 1-765-429-1768.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R07042.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.