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Monaco Coach Knight Recall 04V038: Suspension:Front

NHTSA campaign 04V038, reported January 28, 2004, 2,156 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V038MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Risk
THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL I-BEAM. ALSO, DEALERS WILL WELD THE STIFFENERS FROM THE PANARD BAR BRACKET TO THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R03024.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Beaver Coach Baron2003
Holiday Rambler Ambassador200220032004
Holiday Rambler Neptune200220032004
Monaco Coach Cayman200220032004
Monaco Coach Knight200220032004
Monaco Coach Socialite2002
Safari Coach Cheetah20032004
Safari Coach Sahara20032004
Safari Coach Zanzibar20032004