NHTSA Campaign 01V328000

SUSPENSION

Issued by MONACO COACH CORP. · Reported Oct 11, 2001 · 677 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HOLIDAY RAMBLER NAVIGATOR 2001 677
HOLIDAY RAMBLER NAVIGATOR 2002 677
MONACO COACH DYNASTY 2001 677
MONACO COACH DYNASTY 2002 677
MONACO COACH EXECUTIVE 2001 677
MONACO COACH EXECUTIVE 2002 677
MONACO COACH SIGNATURE 2001 677

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V328000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.