2003 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 05V053000 on 02/13/2005
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Manufactured:
- 11/29/2001 - 09/30/2004
- Affected:
- 2,827
- Defect:
- On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
- Consequence:
- This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. the driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
- Notes:
- Monaco recall no. r04062.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:
- 07V423000 on 09/12/2007
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 05/24/1996 - 06/20/2002
- Affected:
- 3,463
- Defect:
- On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Consequence:
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
- Notes:
- 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.
2003 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR TSB
- Bulletin:
- 131
- Component:
- 351400 equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg lines and fittings
- Summary:
- During the factory inspection process, it was determined that some units could possibly have their lp lines too close to the slide-out hardware. as a precaution, monaco coach is recommending the lowering of the lp tanks to reduce the chang
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