NHTSA Campaign 01V256000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by MONACO COACH CORP. · Reported Aug 15, 2001 · 98 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED OR IS TOO SHORT TO MEET MAXIMUM EXTENSION SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | AMBASSADOR | 2001 | 98 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | AMBASSADOR | 2002 | 98 |
| MONACO COACH | KNIGHT | 2001 | 98 |
| MONACO COACH | KNIGHT | 2002 | 98 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V256000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.