2002 BEAVER COACH PATRIOT THUNDER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

02V004007 on 04/23/2002

Component:

Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Manufactured:

07/20/2001 - 10/15/2001

Affected:

232

Defect:

On certain motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

Consequence:

If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began september 9, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at 1-503-684-8600.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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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.

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