Recall 08V578000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Defect in 2006-2009 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 202 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V578000 |
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 202 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 SAFARI COACH SIMBA, 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE, 2006 MONACO COACH MONARCH SE, 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, 2006 SAFARI COACH TREK GAS, 2006 R-VISION TRAIL-AIRE, 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ARISTA, 2007 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE, 2007 R-VISION TRAIL-AIRE, 2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE, 2008 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ARISTA, 2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE, 2009 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE, 2009 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ARISTA, 2009 MONACO COACH RIPTIDE
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Defect Description
MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
Safety Consequence
IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy
MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 08V001000 | 2007 SAFARI COACH SIMBA DIESEL | STRUCTURE:BODY | 113 |