NHTSA Recall 04V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V038000; Date: Jan. 28, 2004
The I-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Beaver Coach Baron; 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador; 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador; 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador; 2002 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2004 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2002 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2004 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2002 Monaco Coach Knight; 2003 Monaco Coach Knight; 2004 Monaco Coach Knight; 2002 Monaco Coach Socialite; 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah; 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah; 2003 Safari Coach Sahara; 2004 Safari Coach Sahara; 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar; 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Monaco Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,156
Recall Summary:
On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the original I-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began March 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Recall Notes:
Monaco recall no. R03024. Customers can 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: Mar 1, 2004
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