2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR Recalls (4)

Campaign:
03V360000 on 10/08/2003
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/29/2003 - 06/17/2003
Affected:
26
Defect:
On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.
Consequence:
This does not comply with the standard.
Correction:
Dealers will install new front and rear cloth covered brake lines that have the required certification tags. owner notification began october 20, 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 at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
04V038000 on 02/03/2004
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
02/03/2002 - 10/23/2003
Affected:
2,156
Defect:
On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Consequence:
The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the original i-beam. also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. r03024.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:
04V080000 on 02/27/2004
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
02/06/2003 - 11/19/2003
Affected:
358
Defect:
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210 "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.
Consequence:
The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. owner notification began march 8, 2004. 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 at 1-800-685-6545 or villa international at 714-535-7272.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. r04001.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
04V441000 on 09/14/2004
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
12/11/2003 - 04/11/2004
Affected:
1,189
Defect:
On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Consequence:
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Correction:
Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or 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).

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