Beaver Coach Monterey recalls

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. The iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

Risk

Electrical overload of the transfer switch could lead to overheating, and a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 12V060000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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

Remedy

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.

Recall number 10V284000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 beaver contessa, model year 2009 beaver marquis, patriot, monterey, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler ambassador, model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler endeavor, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler imperial, model year 2010 holiday rambler navigator, and sceptor, model year 2010 monaco camelot model year 2010-2011 monaco diplomat, model year 2010 monaco dynasty, model year 2009-2010 monaco knight and model year 2010 monaco signature manufactured from january 22, 2008 through october 27, 2009 on behalf of monaco rv with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. 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.

Risk

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

Remedy

Navistar is working with kongsberg please see kongsberg defect report 09e-064. Navistar will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 10V014000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Monaco is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or monaco at 1‑888‑685‑6545.

Recall number 08V450000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk

Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Remedy

Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or monaco at 1‑877‑466‑6226.

Recall number 07V423000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, an improper nut and bolt combination was used to clamp the intermediate shaft onto the steering shaft. Without the proper nut and bolt combination, the nut can loosen prematurely and allow the bolt to come out which could allow the intermediate shaft to become disconnected from the steering column shaft.

Risk

Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the nut and bolt combination. If the improper combination is installed, dealers will replace it with a new nut and bolt. If the combination is correct, dealers will re-torque the existing combination. The recall began on november 21, 2006. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800--685-6545.

Recall number 06V426000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, the headlight switch in the front electrical box/firewall can overload.

Risk

Changes in the component supplier relay requirements with an updated controller were causing the headlights to stop functioning without warning. This could potentially cause a crash while driving at night.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new wiring harness. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 05V366000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Risk

The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 05V223000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Risk

If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Remedy

Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005 or monaco at 574‑862‑7211.

Recall number 03V166000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.

Risk

This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 02V278000 · Recall details