Safari Coach Trek recalls

What is wrong

Certain motor home chassis built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Risk

This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑294‑6773 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 06V226000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.

Risk

This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 05V081000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor homes built on the workhorse p-series chassis, the parking brake bracket is not properly secured to the chassis and can be bent or broken when applied.

Risk

The parking brake could be disengaged and allow the motor home to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add additional welds to the parking brake bracket. Owner notification began august 21, 2003. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 03V268000 · 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

Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk

In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. 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 coach at 1‑877‑477‑6226.

Recall number 03V068000 · 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

What is wrong

Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. 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 repair the seat belts. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 commercial products at 219‑266‑8330 or smc at 1‑800‑344‑6332.

Recall number 01V097001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: certain 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 repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1‑800‑344‑6332 or am-safe at 1‑219‑266‑8330.

Recall number 01V128003 · Recall details