Monaco Coach Dynasty recalls

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

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

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

On certain class a motor homes equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

Risk

This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Monaco is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on january 24, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545 or trw at 1‑765‑429‑1768.

Recall number 07V590000 · 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 class a motor homes, the windshield wiper motors are under-fused and the fuse may fail.

Risk

If the fuse fails, the windshield wipers will stop functioning which would result in a decrease of the visibility of the operator and could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new 15 amp auto resetting circuit breaker fuse on the vehicle. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 06V450000 · 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 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 water heater was installed under the slide-out, which made it possible for fumes to enter the coach when the water heater is lit and the coach is parked with the slide-out extended.

Risk

This can cause fumes to come up inside the coach, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the water heater to the opposite side of the motor home. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 04V239000 · 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 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: motor homes equipped with tag axles. Welds used to secure the tag axle to the tag axle drive shaft loop could fail.

Risk

As a result, the tag axle tube could separate from the drive shaft loop, move out of alignment, and contact chassis components resulting in damage to the tire and chassis components. It may be possible for the tag axle to be torn from the control tower and separate from the motor home.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the welds, re-weld and add support gussets. Owner notification began october 18, 2001. 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 monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 01V328000 · 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: motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. The water pump controller cannot adequately handle current load which can result in overheating of the pump controller.

Risk

This creates a potential for a fire, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will add a wire harness and relays to relieve the overload potential from the water pump controller. Owner notification began march 29, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 01V019000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: class a motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. As the result of incorrect crimping of hydraulic line fittings, it is possible that one or more of the hydraulic hoses on the engine-cooling unit could become detached. This could allow hydraulic fluid to be sprayed in the engine compartment area.

Risk

This could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hydraulic hoses and their fittings.

Recall number 00V233000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The two front frame towers used to mount the front axle control arms to the vehicle can develop fatigue cracks or fractures.

Risk

A complete fracture of a frame tower can cause a loss of steering control and potentially result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the welds on both frame towers and repair if necessary. A gusset reinforcement will be added to strengthen the maximum stress point of each frame tower.

Recall number 97V094000 · Recall details