ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE

Jul 28, 2003 — Recall Campaign #03V267000

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 135 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

03V267000

Manufacturer:	MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Recall date:	July 28, 2003
NHTSA Campaign #:	03V267000
Units affected:	135

Description:: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.
Consequeces:: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING WORN AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT SYSTEM THAT COULD DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND/OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE EYELET ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CABLE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:: MONACO RECALL NO. R03011.CUSTOMERS CAN 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:

2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND INSTANTLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT CRASHING INTO THE POLE WAS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE IN THE REVERSE POSITION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PREMIER TRUCK GROUP OF KNOXVILLE (1413 EVERETT ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37932 (800) 443-2324) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOOT VALVE WAS FAULTY AND THAT AIR WAS INDUCED INTO THE BRAKE LINES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE CALIBER, THE FRONT AXLE, AND ALL OF THE ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,500. *DT*JB;
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL FROM THE TURBO CLAMP, WHICH CAUSED THE HANGER TO FAIL. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE WIRING AND THE STORAGE UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER APOLOGIZED FOR THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 34,063 UPDATED 02/10/09. *LJ THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL OUT OF THE TURBO CLAMP AND CAUSED THE HANGAR TO FAIL, DAMAGING THE WIRING, STORAGE UNTI AND FREON HOSES. UPDATED 02/10/09. *B;
2003 MONACO COACH CAYMAN Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MONACO COACH CAYMAN MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BRAKE HOSE WAS REPLACE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASION. AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE, THE CONTACT TOOK HAD ALL THE CALIPERS REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,560. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.;
2003 MONACO COACH KNIGHT Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS THE REAR END VEERED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND A BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE REAR WHEEL WELL AND TIRES. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL HUBS NEEDED TO BE REBUILT INCLUDING THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, WHEEL BEARINGS, FRONT SHIELD COVERS, PADS, AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COMPLETELY REPAIRED DUE TO PART UNAVAILABILITY AND BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MADE THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.;