NHTSA Campaign 04V016000
SEATS
Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Jan 6, 2004 · 386 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS" AND 210, "SEAT BET ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE BOLT AND LOCK NUT CONNECTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS TO THE SLIDE TRACK WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT HARDWARE WAS ALSO USED TO SECURE THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE FLOOR MOUNTS.
Consequence
IN SOME CRASH CONDITIONS, INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD ALLOW THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT PEDESTAL/FRAME TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND LOCK NUT TO THE PEDESTAL MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICAITON BEGAN JANUARY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ATLANTIS | 2001 | 386 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ATLANTIS | 2002 | 386 |
| MCKENZIE | ROGUE | 2002 | 386 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V016000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.