2002 MCKENZIE LAKOTA

3 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs

04V555000 Nov 19, 2004
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG), IT WAS DISCOVERED AN EXCESS OF LPG HOSE WAS COILED IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR ACCESS COMPARTMENT A CAUSING IT TO BE ROUTED CLOSE IN PROXIMITY TO THE BURNER FLUE BOX COVER OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE LPG LINE AND PRODUCE A LEAK OF LPG IN THE ACCESS COMPARTMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE LPG LINE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT CLOSE TO THE BURNER. IF NO DAMAGE TO THE LINE IS PRESENT AND THE LPG LINE IS THE APPROPRIATE LENGTH AND ROUTED CORRECTLY, THE COVER WILL BE REINSTALLED AND NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. IF A... Read more
1,637 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORPORATION
04V483000 Oct 5, 2004
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
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.
3,439 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORPORATION
02V102000 Apr 1, 2002
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WAS MADE, INCORRECTLY STATING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABELS AND RVIA WEIGHT LABELS.
Consequence
OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-465-6226.
45 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Feb 25, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MCKENZIE LAKOTA 26 RLD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS MOVING OUT OF POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME THAT THE AXLE WAS ATTACHED TO HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR... Read more
TIRES May 26, 2009
Incident date: May 24, 2009
GOODYEAR MARATHON TRAILER TIRES SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD FROM THE UNDERLYING BELTS. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 MCKENZIE LAKOTA

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING1
3170E Feb 16, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
3170E Feb 16, 2006
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

MCKENZIE LAKOTA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MCKENZIE LAKOTA across all model years (2000–2006).

17 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MCKENZIE LAKOTA — Year by Year

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