Suspension

NHTSA recall 01V328000 · announced October 11, 2001 · filed by Monaco Coach Corp. · 677 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLES. WELDS USED TO SECURE THE TAG AXLE TO THE TAG AXLE DRIVE SHAFT LOOP COULD FAIL.

The risk

AS A RESULT, THE TAG AXLE TUBE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT LOOP, MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT, AND CONTACT CHASSIS COMPONENTS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE TAG AXLE TO BE TORN FROM THE CONTROL TOWER AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR HOME.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS, RE-WELD AND ADD SUPPORT GUSSETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. 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 SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Holiday Rambler Navigator
• 2002 Holiday Rambler Navigator
• 2001 Monaco Coach Dynasty
• 2002 Monaco Coach Dynasty
• 2001 Monaco Coach Executive
• 2002 Monaco Coach Executive
• 2001 Monaco Coach Signature

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.