NHTSA Campaign Id 01V292000; Date: Sep. 10, 2001
This could result in the loss of the 12-volt DC system and engine operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
2000 Holiday Rambler Navigator; 2000 Monaco Coach Executive; 2000 Monaco Coach Signature
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Monaco Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 83
Vehicle description: motor homes built on roadmaster chassis. As the result of the close proximity of the engine system in respect to the routing of the 12-volt DC battery cables, it is possible for the insulation on the battery cable to melt and create a short.
Dealers will add two heat shields to the exhaust system to deflect heat, and add heat shielding sleeve material over the battery cables in the area of exposure to exhaust heat. Owner notification began July 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 2001
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