NHTSA Campaign 07V590000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Dec 20, 2007 · 96 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MONACO IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545 OR TRW AT 1-765-429-1768.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER COACH | MARQUIS | 2008 | 96 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT | 2008 | 96 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | IMPERIAL | 2008 | 96 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | NAVIGATOR | 2008 | 96 |
| MONACO COACH | DYNASTY | 2008 | 96 |
| MONACO COACH | EXECUTIVE | 2008 | 96 |
| MONACO COACH | SIGNATURE | 2008 | 96 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V590000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.