Beaver Coach Baron; Holiday Rambler Ambassador, Neptune; Monaco Coach Cayman and 5 more (2002-2004): Suspension
Recall 04V038000 · Jan 28, 2004 · Monaco Coach Corporation
2,156
vehicles affected
2,156
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V038000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2004
- Maker
- Monaco Coach Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,156
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2002-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 20 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Coach | Baron | 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler | Ambassador | 2002-2004 |
| Holiday Rambler | Neptune | 2002-2004 |
| Monaco Coach | Cayman | 2002-2004 |
| Monaco Coach | Knight | 2002-2004 |
| Monaco Coach | Socialite | 2002 |
| Safari Coach | Cheetah | 2003-2004 |
| Safari Coach | Sahara | 2003-2004 |
| Safari Coach | Zanzibar | 2003-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V038000?
9 models: Beaver Coach Baron (2003), Holiday Rambler Ambassador (2002-2004), Holiday Rambler Neptune (2002-2004) and 6 more, about 2,156 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V038000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.