Recall 05V053000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Defect in 2002-2005 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,827 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V053000 |
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,827 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT, 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 2002 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR, 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, 2002 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2003 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2003 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2003 MONACO COACH KNIGHT, 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, 2003 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR, 2003 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH, 2004 SAFARI COACH ZANZIBAR, 2004 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 2004 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH, 2004 SAFARI COACH SAHARA, 2005 MONACO COACH CAYMAN, 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 2005 SAFARI COACH CHEETAH
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for SAFARI COACH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V872000 | 2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2,123 | |
| 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 |