ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER EXHAUST ON THE CURVE SIDE WALL UNDER THE BACK SIDE OF THE KITCHEN

Dec 23, 2004 — Recall Campaign #04V598000

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER EXHAUST ON THE CURVE SIDE WALL UNDER THE BACK SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SLIDEOUT ROOM BOX TERMINATES UNDER THE SLIDE BOX WHEN IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. THIS DESIGN COULD CREATE A RISK OF MIGRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOME.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 86 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

04V598000

Manufacturer:	MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Recall date:	December 23, 2004
NHTSA Campaign #:	04V598000
Units affected:	86

Description:: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER EXHAUST ON THE CURVE SIDE WALL UNDER THE BACK SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SLIDEOUT ROOM BOX TERMINATES UNDER THE SLIDE BOX WHEN IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. THIS DESIGN COULD CREATE A RISK OF MIGRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOME.
Consequeces:: EXPOSURE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER HEATER WITH A 16 GALLON ATWOOD UNIT THAT HAS A DIFFERENT EXHAUST TERMINATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 25, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:: MONACO RECALL NO,. R04047.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:

2005 BEAVER COACH SANTIAM Complaints
2005 BEAVER SANTIAM COACH THAT SLIDING SIDES THAT CAME IN WITHOUT WARNING CUSTOMER STATED THAT OTHER CONCERNS AS WELL**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED UPON PURCHASING THEIR DREAM MOTORHOME, SHE HAD SEVERAL MINOR THINGS WRONG WITH THE COACH SUCH AS: AWNING OVER THE PASSENGER DOOR BANGING, SCREEN DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, LIVING ROOM TV WENT OUT, LOUD WHISTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, SEPTIC TANK WENT OUT, LEAK FROM REFRIGERATOR SHORTED OUT THE LIGHTS, AND AWNING ALSO NOT CLOSING CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS WRITING FOR AN OPINION AS A MORE CONVENIENT WAY TO REPAIR THE DEFECTS. *TR;
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;
2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. WHILE EXAMING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSFER SWITCH HAD BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, WHERE THE SURGE PROTECTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.;