Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mckenzie lakota 26 rld. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side axle was moving out of position. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the frame that the axle was attached to had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The worst 2002 Mckenzie Lakota problems
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (lpg), it was discovered an excess of lpg hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the refrigerator.
- Risk
- This could potentially cause thermal damage to the lpg line and produce a leak of lpg in the access compartment that could result in an explosion or fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect the lpg line from the outside of the vehicle to ensure that it is not close to the burner. If no damage to the line is present and the lpg line is the appropriate length and routed correctly, the cover will be reinstalled and no further action will be taken. If an excess of hose is causing contact or close proximity to the burner cover, owners should shut off the supply of gas at the lpg tanks and contact monaco immediately. The recall began december 8, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 04V555000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.
- Risk
- This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. The recall began on october 29, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 04V483000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- On certain travel trailers, a typographical error was made, incorrectly stating the gross vehicle weight rating on the federal certification labels and rvia weight labels.
- Risk
- Owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a corrected labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began may 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1‑877‑465‑6226.
Recall number 02V102000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota 1
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What 2002 Mckenzie Lakota owners say
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Goodyear marathon trailer tires separation of the tire tread from the underlying belts.
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Questions about the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota
Is the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota, close to a typical Lakota model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and structure.
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