MotorHome, March 18, 2008
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National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration -- Recalls, Defects and Complaints Databases: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov
Monaco is recalling 1,733 model year 2006-2007 Diplomat and Holiday Rambler Endeavor motorhomes equipped with wiper systems supplied by AM Equipment. The drive motor link becomes disengaged during operation from the wiper drive arm where it attaches to the drive arm, causing the wiper system to fail. When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility, which could result in a crash. Monaco will replace the complete under-the-hood wiper system with a new model, reusing the wiper arm and blades. The recall was expected to begin March 2008. Owners may contact Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. 08V070
Newmar is recalling 409 model year 2007-2008 All Star, Dutch Star, Ventana, and Kountry Star Diesel Pusher motorhome chassis. There may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad, due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling), causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up. Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the antilock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator. Newmar is working with Spartan to repair these vehicles. The DVEC bussmann box will be replaced. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or Newmar at 1-574-773-7791. 08V075
Fleetwood is recalling 50 model year 2008 Fiesta and Terra motorhomes. The entry step attachment cradle/support may bend as a result of step usage and insufficient structural material strength, causing the step to become unstable. If the step were unstable, this could possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle and/or other property damage. Fleetwood will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418. 08V084
Coach House is recalling 29 model year 2007-2008 Platinum motorhomes equipped with Atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend, restricting proper airflow and gas mixture. This condition could result in carbon-monoxide poisoning. Coach House is working with Atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or Coach House at 1-800-235-0984. 08V050
Ford is recalling 225,000 vehicles, including 1992-2003 E-series (includes Class C motorhomes) 1993 F-Series and 1995-1997 F-Series Super Duty Chassis (includes Class A motorhomes). The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. 08V-051
Damon is recalling 126 model year 2007-2008 Tuscany, and 2008 Astoria and Astoria Pacific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie -rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened. Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture, which could cause a crash without warning. Damon is working with Freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07V306). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or Damon at 1-937-596-6849. 08V054
King of the Road is recalling 20 model year 2005-2007 Genesis G40QG, 2006-2007 G40QH, G40TF, and 2007 G40QI motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with ZF model 8018 steering gears. These gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit, resulting in a loss of steering. The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash. King of the Road is working with Freightliner and ZF to replace the steering gear (please see 07V343 and 07E049). Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or King of the Road at 1-308-389-7200. 08V060
Forest River is also recalling 89 model year 2003-2008 Tsunami motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with ZF model 8018 steering gears as described above. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or Forest River at 1-574-389-4600. 08V067
National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration -- Recalls, Defects and Complaints Databases: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov
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