THE REMOTE POWER SWITCH LOCATED ON THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM IS NOT WATER-PROOF
— Recall Campaign #94V250000
THE REMOTE POWER SWITCH(ES) LOCATED ON THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM IS NOT WATER-PROOF ALLOWING MOISTURE TO PENETRATE INTO THE SWITCH CREATING AN ELECTRICAL PATH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 313 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94V250000
| Manufacturer: | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 29, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94V250000 |
| Units affected: | 313 |
- Description:
- THE REMOTE POWER SWITCH(ES) LOCATED ON THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM IS NOT WATER-PROOF ALLOWING MOISTURE TO PENETRATE INTO THE SWITCH CREATING AN ELECTRICAL PATH.
- Consequeces:
- THIS ELECTRICAL PATH CAN ENERGIZE THE MOTOR SOLENOIDCOIL STARTING THE MOTOR FOR THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM AND THE ROOM WILL BEGIN TOEXTEND. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE REMOTE SLIDE-OUT SWITCH(ES) AND LIMIT THE OPERATION OF THE SLIDE-OUT TO THE PRIMARY SWITCH(ES) MOUNTED INSIDE THE TRAILER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS PRODUCED WITH EITHERONE OR TWO HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED SLIDE-OUT ROOMS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT HOLIDAY RAMBLER AT 1-800-685-6545. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.