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2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE Recall - Campaign #07V582000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE RECALL - #07V582000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FRONT RUN PANEL HAS AN EXPOSED TERMINAL POST ON ITS SIDE WHICH ALLOWS THE OIL DIPSTICK TO POTENTIALLY MAKE CONTACT WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. THE LOCATION OF THE EXPOSED TERMINAL POST IS UNDER THE FRONT ENGINE ACCESS HOOD.

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Vehicle 2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE
Manufacturer MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Manufactured between 12/5/2006 - 1/10/2008
Recalled on 12/19/2007
Influenced by MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 3/3/2008
# Affected 125
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
 
Description ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FRONT RUN PANEL HAS AN EXPOSED TERMINAL POST ON ITS SIDE WHICH ALLOWS THE OIL DIPSTICK TO POTENTIALLY MAKE CONTACT WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. THE LOCATION OF THE EXPOSED TERMINAL POST IS UNDER THE FRONT ENGINE ACCESS HOOD.
Consequences WHEN THE OIL LEVEL IS CHECKED, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE DIPSTICK TO CONTACT THE EXPOSED WIRE TERMINAL STUD AND IF OTHER END OF THE DIPSTICK IS GROUNDED, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR A SPARK WHICH COULD CREATE A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WIRE FROM THE TERMINAL AND INSTALL BOOT COVERS, THEN REINSTALL THE WIRE AND SLIP COVER OVER THE CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes MONACO RECALL NO. R07039.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
See also 2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, LINES AND FITTINGS

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2008 SAFARI COACH PASSAGE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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