2003 MONACO COACH LAPALMA Recalls (5)

Campaign:
02V237000 on 09/11/2002
Component:
Structure
Affected:
6,223
Defect:
On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. the affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis.
Consequence:
Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. the additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. the possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. owner notification began november 5, 2002. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
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:
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:
03V068000 on 03/17/2003
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning
Manufactured:
08/31/1999 - 02/27/2003
Affected:
5,361
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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:
06V227000 on 06/22/2006
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
08/26/2002 - 09/22/2004
Affected:
2,582
Defect:
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Consequence:
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
Customers may also 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.
Campaign:
07V010000 on 01/15/2007
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
09/04/2000 - 11/04/2002
Affected:
2,086
Defect:
On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.
Consequence:
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2007. owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. the federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built.
Notes:
Monaco recall no.r02206.customers may also 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.

2003 MONACO COACH LAPALMA TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
040318
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Resealing of the taillights. to include 2003 monaco socialite. *tt
Bulletin:
041727
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Incorrect catalytic converter on 2003 & 2004 holiday rambler, monaco & safari class a motorhomes with 8.1l gas engines. *tt

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