1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION
The 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION, potentially affecting up to 3,439 vehicles.
Recall 04V483000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 3,439 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, A DEFICIENCY IN THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MAIN FRAME RAILS COULD CAUSE THE RAILS TO CRACK AND AXLES COULD SHIFT, CAUSING THE FIFTH WHEEL TO PULL ERRATICALLY.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE TOW VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITION OF GUSSET PLATES AND CROSS TUBES TO STRENGHEN THE AXLE SPRING HANGERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Recall 03V166000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A TIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE BURST AND DISINTEGRATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD. FIVE MONTHS LATER ANOTHER TIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE DEALER INDICATED THE CAMPER HAD BEEN SITTING TOO LONG. THE TIRES ARE TITAN ST, THE SIZE IS ST225/75R15. UPDATED 09/15/06. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCKENZIE MEDALLION
- 1998 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — 0 complaints
- 1999 MCKENZIE MEDALLION (current)
- 2000 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — 0 complaints
- 2001 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — 1 complaint
- 2002 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — 0 complaints
- 2003 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — 0 complaints
- 2004 MCKENZIE MEDALLION — 0 complaints
Other MCKENZIE Models
- MCKENZIE ROGUE — 4 total complaints
- MCKENZIE LAKOTA — 3 total complaints
- MCKENZIE LAKOTA 28RKD — 2 total complaints
- MCKENZIE STARWOOD LX — 1 total complaint
- MCKENZIE DUNE CHASER — 0 total complaints
- MCKENZIE GRAND MEDALLION — 0 total complaints
- MCKENZIE ION — 0 total complaints
- MCKENZIE LAKOTA ESTATE — 0 total complaints