CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING

Jun 22, 2006 — Recall Campaign #06V226000

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 404 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

06V226000

Manufacturer:	MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Recall date:	June 22, 2006
NHTSA Campaign #:	06V226000
Units affected:	404

Description:: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequeces:: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action:: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affects the following:

2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED AND OVER STEERED AT THE SMALLEST ADJUSTMENT. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.;
2006 MONACO COACH MONARCH SE Complaints
LEFT SUSPENSION REAR TRAILING ARM BROKE ON MY 2006 MONACO CHEETAH SAFARI RV, THIS CAUSED SIFTING OF THE REAR AXLE, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF SUSPENSION. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR HOME TO SWAY AND TRACK SIDEWAYS. HAD TO ORDER NEW PARTS FROM FACTORY AND WAS ADVISED THAT BOTH LEFT & REAR SIDES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. ALSO A TWO WEEK WAIT FOR THE PARTS, DUE TO BACK LOG OF ORDERS FOR THESE PARTS - LARGE DEMAND. THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY WIFE & I WERE STRANDED 1,000 MILES AWAY FROM HOME (ON A TRIP). I ORDERED THE NEW PARTS, COSTING $2090.00 AND $650.00 FOR LABOR TO CHANGE PARTS OUT. THE NEW PARTS ARE REDESIGNED & BUILT WITH HEAVIER MATERIAL. *TR;
2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SIERRA RV SUPER CENTER AT 775-324-0522 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CARSON TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR (775-883-7770) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH UPTIME PARTS (1-866-623-0770), THE PARENT COMPANY FOR WORKHORSE, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.;
2007 MONACO COACH LAPALMA Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) MONACO COACH LA PALMA 36WBD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE FUEL LINE AND THE EXTERIOR WALL WITH THE COOLING UNIT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND THE FLAMES WENT THROUGH THE ROOF OF THE RV. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A FIRE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED AND SENT TO THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.;