Recall 08V001000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2007-2008 SAFARI COACH SIMBA DIESEL
RECALL This recall affects up to 113 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V001000 |
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 113 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES LACK THE REQUIRED JOUNCE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS. THE TIRES MAY RUB ON THE FLAT PANELS THAT ENCLOSE THE HOLDING TANKS AREA AND THE SCREWS WHICH SECURE THESE PANELS MAY RUB THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE REAR DUAL TIRES.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SCREWS CONTINUE TO RUB THE INNER REAR DUAL TIRE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE COULD EVENTUALLY BE A TIRE FAILURE. A TIRE BLOW OUT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. IN ADDITION, IF THE VEHICLE IS RUN ON A FLAT TIRE, THIS COULD LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE REAR DUAL TIRES AND CUT OUT AN AREA OF FOAM FROM THE INNER WHEEL WELLS THAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A PIECE OF ABS PLASTIC FORMED PANEL AND AN ANGLE TO SEAL THE AREA. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 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 | |
| 07V582000 | 2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 125 |