Recall 04V038000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 2002-2004 SAFARI COACH SAHARA
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,156 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V038000 |
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,156 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, 2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT, 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 2002 MONACO COACH SOCIALITE, 2002 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 2003 MONACO COACH KNIGHT, 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, 2003 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2003 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR, 2003 BEAVER COACH BARON, 2003 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH, 2004 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2004 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR, 2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT, 2004 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2004 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH, 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 10V588000 | 2008 SAFARI COACH SIMBA DIESEL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 85 | |
| 10V284000 | 2009 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1,960 | |
| 08V578000 | 2009 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 202 | |
| 08V364000 | 2007 SAFARI COACH IVORY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 80 | |
| 08V450000 | 2009 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 238 | |
| 08V298000 | 2007 SAFARI COACH IVORY SE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 152 | |
| 08V257000 | 2001 SAFARI COACH PANTHER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 8,587 | |
| 07V423000 | 2000 SAFARI COACH SERENGETI | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,463 | |
| 07V582000 | 2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 125 |