Monaco Coach Diplomat 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

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 beaver, holiday rambler and monaco coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through april 15, 2011. See the above list for models. The front windshield shade may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the roadway.

Risk

An impairment to a driver's ability to see the roadway could cause a vehicle crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shade mounting clips and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin december 10, 2011.owners may contact navistar at 1‑877‑466‑6226.

Recall number 11V557000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Risk

The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Remedy

Navistar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

Recall number 10V588000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk

An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Remedy

Navistar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began during october 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1‑888‑346‑7539.

Recall number 10V455000 · 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 certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Remedy

Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Monaco is recalling 1,733 my 2006-2007 diplomat and holiday rambler endeavor motor homes equipped with wiper systems supplied by am equipment. The drive motor link becomes disengaged during operation from the wiper drive arm where it attaches to the drive arm causing the wiper system to fail.

Risk

When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Monaco will replace the complete under-the-hood wiper system with a new model, reusing the wiper arm and blades. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 08V070000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Risk

This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Remedy

Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact atwood at 1‑800‑348‑7418 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 07V404000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Risk

If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.

Remedy

Monaco is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). Owners may contact cummins at 800‑343‑7357 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 07V311000 · 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 motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position. This design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into the interior of the motor home.

Risk

Exposure of the occupants to carbon monoxide could result in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the water heater with a 16 gallon atwood unit that has a different exhaust termination. The recall began march 25, 2005. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 04V598000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk

Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Remedy

Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 04V441000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes, the federal identification tag on both 36' and 38' models was incorrect. The initial tag shows the psi as 90 lbs. Front and 100 lbs. Rear. The correct psi is 105 front and 115 rear. Also, the federal identification tag on certain units incorrectly states that the unit was built with a tag axle.

Risk

Driving the motor home with under/over inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure that could result in the loss of control of the motor home.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with a correct federal identification tag and installation instructions. Owner notification began october 24, 2003. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 03V386000 · 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 psi recorded on the federal certification label is incorrect. The initial label shows psi as 90 lbs front and 100 rear. The correct information should be a psi of 105 front and 115 rear.

Risk

These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Remedy

Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began on april 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1‑877‑466‑8226.

Recall number 03V102000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On class a motor homes built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves, the valve may stick open when a high-pressure brake application is released.

Risk

When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these valves. Meritor wabco is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 meritor wabco at 800‑535‑5560 or monaco at 1‑877‑466‑6226.

Recall number 02V013001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. 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 am-safe at 219‑266‑8330 or monaco at 219‑862‑7211.

Recall number 01V128005 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: class a motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. A 12vdc 50 amp mini-breaker on the refrigerator supply wire rather than a 12 vdc 30 amp breaker.

Risk

The supply wire could overheat, which would thereby create a risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 12vdc 50 amp breaker with a 12vdc 30 amp breaker.

Recall number 00V297000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: motor homes built on a roadmaster chassis. Inadequate bracing was used to secure the fuel tank. The brace could fail allowing one end of the fuel tank to loosen from its position and hang lower than the other end.

Risk

The fuel tank could eventually separate from the vehicle and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install an additional brace under the fuel tank.

Recall number 98V232000 · Recall details