NHTSA Campaign 05V081000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Mar 1, 2005 · 81 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS,THE BATTERY CABLES MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS' FRAME RAIL. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY BE LOCATED TOO NEAR THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE BATTERY CABLE AND CAUSE A BACK FEED THROUGH THE CHASSIS 12V SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO SEE IF THE CABLE IS PROPERLY MOUNTED INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL. IF NECESSARY, THE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE MOUNTED SECURELY IN EXISTING HOLES IN FRAME RAIL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ADMIRAL SE | 2004 | 81 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ADMIRAL SE | 2005 | 81 |
| MONACO COACH | MONARCH SE | 2004 | 81 |
| MONACO COACH | MONARCH SE | 2005 | 81 |
| SAFARI COACH | SIMBA | 2004 | 81 |
| SAFARI COACH | SIMBA | 2005 | 81 |
| SAFARI COACH | TREK | 2004 | 81 |
| SAFARI COACH | TREK | 2005 | 81 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V081000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.