2003 SAFARI COACH TREK Recalls (3)

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:
03V268000 on 07/29/2003
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
04/16/2002 - 08/18/2002
Affected:
29
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
The parking brake could be disengaged and allow the motor home to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. r02246.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 SAFARI COACH TREK TSB

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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