2004 MONACO COACH MONARCH SE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
05V081000 on 03/09/2005
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
08/11/2004 - 12/16/2004
Affected:
81
Defect:
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. the battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
Consequence:
This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. if necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
Monaco recall no. r04064.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:
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:
06V361000 on 09/19/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Affected:
2,941
Defect:
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. if the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Correction:
Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
Customers can 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.

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