2000 MONACO COACH KNIGHT Recalls (5)

Campaign:
00V229003 on 10/26/2000
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
05/17/2000 - 07/18/2000
Affected:
50
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. these transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Consequence:
This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V279003 on 02/12/2001
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:
02/28/1999 - 11/29/1999
Affected:
628
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Consequence:
This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.
Correction:
Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. the abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed. 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 1-800-535-5560.
Notes:
Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign.owner notification began october 6, 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V128005 on 07/31/2001
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
01/31/2000 - 08/31/2000
Affected:
3,320
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V278000 on 10/22/2002
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Manufactured:
04/09/1998 - 09/02/2002
Affected:
8,581
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
08V257000 on 06/05/2008
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
11/16/1997 - 07/14/2002
Affected:
8,587
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2000 MONACO COACH KNIGHT TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
112
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Monaco coach corporation has found that during production of certain 2000 motorcoaches (including the ambassador) with diesel generators, the generator cradle frame may have been built preventing the generator oil and fuel filter access doo
Bulletin:
010305
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies. *tt
Bulletin:
010305
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker. *tt
Bulletin:
TSI112
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
On some coaches, the generator cradle frame prevents generator oil and fuel filter access door from opening. *tt
Bulletin:
010305
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies. *tt
Bulletin:
070301
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
On certain motorcoaches with diesel generators the generator cradle frame may have been built preventing the generator oil and fuel filter access door from opening. *tt
Bulletin:
115
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Monaco has determined that an additional mounting bracket is recommended to secure the television to the overhead cabinet. *tt
Bulletin:
115
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding installation procedures for living room television bracket. *tt
Bulletin:
115
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding tsi parts purchase order for living room television bracket. *tt
Bulletin:
TSI115
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on an additional mounting bracket that has been recommended to secure the television to the overhead cabinet. *slc

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