NHTSA Recall 05V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V053000; Date: Feb. 14, 2005
This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. The driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador; 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador; 2002 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2004 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2005 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2002 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2004 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2002 Monaco Coach Knight; 2003 Monaco Coach Knight; 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah; 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah; 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah; 2002 Safari Coach Sahara; 2003 Safari Coach Sahara; 2004 Safari Coach Sahara; 2002 Safari Coach Zanzibar; 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar; 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Monaco Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,827
Recall Summary:
On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Recall Notes:
Monaco recall no. R04062. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 29, 2005
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