Recall 07V582000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2007-2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 125 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V582000 |
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 125 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FRONT RUN PANEL HAS AN EXPOSED TERMINAL POST ON ITS SIDE WHICH ALLOWS THE OIL DIPSTICK TO POTENTIALLY MAKE CONTACT WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. THE LOCATION OF THE EXPOSED TERMINAL POST IS UNDER THE FRONT ENGINE ACCESS HOOD.
Safety Consequence
WHEN THE OIL LEVEL IS CHECKED, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE DIPSTICK TO CONTACT THE EXPOSED WIRE TERMINAL STUD AND IF OTHER END OF THE DIPSTICK IS GROUNDED, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR A SPARK WHICH COULD CREATE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WIRE FROM THE TERMINAL AND INSTALL BOOT COVERS, THEN REINSTALL THE WIRE AND SLIP COVER OVER THE CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. 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 | |
| 08V001000 | 2007 SAFARI COACH SIMBA DIESEL | STRUCTURE:BODY | 113 |