ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED WITH OPTIONAL AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATERS

Oct 01, 2004 — Recall Campaign #04V476000

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED WITH OPTIONAL AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATERS, THE EXHAUST TERMINATION FOR THE HEATER WAS LOCATED UNDER THE BEDROOM SLIDE OUT, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED BEYOND THE PERIPHERY OF THE VEHICLE.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 44 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

04V476000

Manufacturer:	MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Recall date:	October 01, 2004
NHTSA Campaign #:	04V476000
Units affected:	44

Description:: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED WITH OPTIONAL AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATERS, THE EXHAUST TERMINATION FOR THE HEATER WAS LOCATED UNDER THE BEDROOM SLIDE OUT, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED BEYOND THE PERIPHERY OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequeces:: THIS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR FUMES TO ENTER THE COACH AND POSSIBLY ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE MOTOR HOME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.
Corrective action:: FOR THE 2003 MOTOR HOMES, DEALERS WILL USE THE EXISTING PIPE FROM THE AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATER, AND REPAIR IT SO THAT THE END TERMINATION WILL BE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. FOR THE 2004 AND 2005 MOTOR HOMES, DEALERS WILL ADD AN EXHAUST PIPE TO THE EXISTING EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM THE AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATER. THE ADDITIONAL PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE END TERMINATION WILL ALSO BE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:: MONACO RECALL NO.R04049.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:

2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT TOOK MOTOR HOME TO A DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 04V476000 REPAIRS CONCERNING THE LPG WATER HEATER . THE FIRST AND SECOND TIME THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTOR HOME IN TO THE DEALERSHIP HE WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE THIRD TIME HE TOOK VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPAIRED THE MOTOR HOME. THE REPAIRS WHERE NOT TO THE CONTACT'S SATISFACTION. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. THE MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM . *AK;
2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER SCEPTER Complaints
REGARDING CAMPAIGN C0713-MY MOTORHOME HAD A CATASTROPHIC BLOWUP JUST AS I WAS ACCELERATING FROM 45 TO 55 MPH JUST LEAVING SECORRO NEW MEXICO. IT WAS A HUGE EXPLOSION THAT SHUDDERED THROUGH THE MOTORHOME. THERE WAS NEVER ANY ALARMS NOTIFYING ME OF AN IMPENDING PROBLEM. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE COACH OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHIN 14 SECONDS ACCORDING TO THE ECM. THE COACH FILLED WITH SMOKE AND A HORRIBLE EXHAUST. TO BE UPFRONT THIS ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER IS 46405076 AND IT IS OUTSIDE OF THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE BY 6 MONTHS CALLED OUT IN THE RECALL. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE JOHN WOLFE FROM CUMMINS AND HE STATED THAT THIS INCIDENT SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE WHAT HAPPENS WITH THIS WRIST PIN FAILURE THAT IS SPELLED OUT IN THE RECALL. I TOLD HIM THAT THE S/N WAS OUT OF THE RANGE AND HE TOLD ME THAT WHEN THEY ASSIGN A SERIAL NUMBER RANGE IT IS SOMEWHAT OF A GUESS, WE DON'T KNOW THE EXACT RANGE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A CUMMINS DEALER (ROCKY MOUNTAIN CUMMINS) PER MR. WOLFE TO HAVE IT INVESTIGATED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS SIMILAR AND PROBABLY A WRIST PIN FAILURE BUT IT IS ONE OFF AND NOW I HAVE A LETTER FROM THEIR ATTORNEY STATING THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, BUT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO C0713. I DISAGREE COMPLETELY.THIS WAS A VERY HORRIBLE EVENT ANDI AM VERY GRATEFUL THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHEN I WAS RUNNING THROUGH ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO AN HOUR OR SO PRIOR. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MUCH MORE SERIOUS EVENT ENDANGERING INNOCENT LIVES. I LEFT A TRAIL OF OIL QUITE A WAYS DOWN THE ROAD WHERE I WAS PLUS OIL POURING OUT OF THE PAN, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED ON THESE ENGINES, SOMEONE COULD HAVE GOTTEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED AS A RESULT OF THIS. I WANT TO REPAIR OUR MOTORHOME BUT AM AFRAID TO AS THEY ARE GOING TO THROW THE MOTOR AWAY AND IT WON'T BE VERIFIED. THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS I PAY FOR IT. I DON'T TRUST THEM.;
2005 MONACO COACH CAMELOT Complaints
THE BACK AXLE BROKE IN TWO, RIGHT WHEELS WERE GETTING WITH IN AN INCH OF FENDER WALL. WE COME WITH IN MILES OF WREAKING OUT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO IN HIGHWAY SAFETY I CAN REPORT THIS TOO. AND ALSO HOW IS THE BEST WAY TO FILE CHARGES AGAINST THE MANUFACTURE. IN OTHER WORDS SEND OUR BILLS TO THEM. AND WHO EVER ELSE NEEDS THIS REPORT; WE DID NOT GET ANY NOTICE OR ??RECALL?? OF THE WEAK PART WE WERE TRUSTING TO GET US PLACES SAFE. OURS WAS NOT CRACKED IT WAS BROKE INTO, WHEN THE SHOP FOUND IT. SO WE ARE SAFE BUT NOT BECAUSE THE MAKER OF THE CHASSIE DID THEIR PART. READ REPORTS BELOW: ANY INFO OUT THERE ON THIS POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC BREAKING PROBLEM?? THIS COULD CAUSE A LARGE DAMAGE PILE UP ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY HAVE SHIPPED APPROXIMATELY 8-12 OF THESE OVER THE PAST FOUR WEEKS FOR DOWN COACHES DUE TO FAILURE. *TR;