VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL
— Recall Campaign #97V094000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS TO THE VEHICLE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS OR FRACTURES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,329 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97V094000
| Manufacturer: | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 06, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97V094000 |
| Units affected: | 1,329 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS TO THE VEHICLE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS OR FRACTURES.
- Consequeces:
- A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF A FRAME TOWER CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON BOTH FRAME TOWERS AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. A GUSSET REINFORCEMENT WILL BE ADDED TO STRENGTHEN THE MAXIMUM STRESS POINT OF EACH FRAME TOWER.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-283-0869.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.