2004 MONACO COACH WINDSOR Recalls (7)

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:
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:
04V224000 on 05/20/2004
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
09/30/2003 - 12/16/2003
Affected:
35
Defect:
Certain motor homes had a water line (thermoid value-flex/gs) installed to the aqua-hot heating system unit ("aqua hot") when a fuel line should have been used.
Consequence:
The incorrect line may allow seepage of fuel and vapors into the bay area of the motor home, creating the potential for an explosion or fire which could result in personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the incorrect water line and replace it with the correct fuel line. owner notification is expected to begin during may or june 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-498-9478.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. r04010.customers can also contact the national traffic safety administration' s auto safety hotline at (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).
Campaign:
04V476000 on 09/30/2004
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Manufactured:
09/29/2002 - 07/12/2004
Affected:
44
Defect:
On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.
Consequence:
This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Correction:
For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. for the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. the additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home. the recall began on october 27, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
Monaco recall no.r04049.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:
04V598000 on 12/22/2004
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Manufactured:
01/19/2003 - 08/09/2004
Affected:
86
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position. this design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into the interior of the motor home.
Consequence:
Exposure of the occupants to carbon monoxide could result in injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the water heater with a 16 gallon atwood unit that has a different exhaust termination. the recall began march 25, 2005. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
Monaco recall no,. r04047.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:
05V223000 on 05/12/2005
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Manufactured:
11/30/2002 - 03/31/2005
Affected:
1,606
Defect:
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence:
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. owners may contact 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.

2004 MONACO COACH WINDSOR TSB

Bulletin:
80259
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
An incorrect jake brake hi/lo switch and related wiring may cause the transmission to not preselect the proper gear. *mr

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