VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED

Aug 15, 2001 — Recall Campaign #01V256000

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.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 98 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

01V256000

Manufacturer:	MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Recall date:	August 15, 2001
NHTSA Campaign #:	01V256000
Units affected:	98

Description:: 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.
Consequeces:: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action:: 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.
Notes:: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affects the following:

2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR Complaints
THIS IS A MOTORHOME WITH BOSCH DISC BRAKES. THE BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS RELEASE AFTER A STOP. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT IS NOT KNOWN BY THE DRIVER UNTIL YOU SMELL BRAKES BURNING OR THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON BECAUSE IT HAS MELTED FROM THE HEAT. IT CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BEARINGS, AND OTHER AXLE COMPONENTS. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM AND IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DISC CALIPER PISTON NOT RETRACTING OCCASIONALLY AFTER A STOP. I HAVE HAD SEVEN FAILURES THAT I KNOW ABOUT, AND KNOW THAT I HAVE HAD MORE BECAUSE I CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE COMPONENTS. OTHER OWNERS OF MOTORHOMES WITH THIS TYPE OF BRAKE CALIPER HAVE REPORTED ON THE INTERNET OF FIRES AND LOSS OF BRAKING. BOSCH WILL NOT TALK TO ANY OF US ABOUT A REAL FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM.;
2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE MOTOR FAILED TO FUNCTION AND ALMOST CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE MOTOR FAILURE. IN ADDITION, A THIRD PARTY SOURCE INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE TO DETERMINE IF THEY COULD PROVIDE A PERMANENT REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.;