Monday, September 05, 2005
RECALLS
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / AFFINITY
2005
COUNTRY COACH / MAGNA
2005
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V373000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 22, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 45
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HYDRAULIC SLIDE ROOM HOSES COULD BLISTER AND LEAK DUE TO ENGINE HEAT.
Consequence: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD CAUSE THE SLIDE ROOM TO UNEXPECTEDLY EXTEND WHILE IN -TRANSIT. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HYDRAULIC HOSES OUTSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REPLACE ANY HOSES THAT EXHIBIT SIGNS OF BLISTERING OR LEAKAGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / BUS CONVERSION
2006
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V369000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 22, 2005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES,THE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL BUSS BAR TERMINATION SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO 35 INCH POUNDS.
Consequence: IF THE SCREWS ARE NOT TORQUED PROPERLY, THE UNIT COULD HAVE AN ERRATIC POWER SUPPLY OR A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. UNEXPLAINED POWER DROPS, LOSS OF GROUND TO THE SYSTEM, HOTSPOTS AT POINTS OF CONNECTION AND IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE ALL THE BUSS TERMINATION BARS IN THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
BEAVER / MONTEREY
2006
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ENDEAVOR
2006
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / SCEPTER
2006
MONACO / CAMELOT
2006
MONACO / DIPLOMAT
2006
MONACO / WINDSOR
2006
Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V366000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 11, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 114
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE FRONT ELECTRICAL BOX/FIREWALL CAN OVERLOAD.
Consequence: CHANGES IN THE COMPONENT SUPPLIER RELAY REQUIREMENTS WITH AN UPDATED CONTROLLER WERE CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COACHMEN / CLIPPER CLASSIC
2004-2006
COACHMEN / CLIPPER SPIRIT
2004-2005
COACHMEN / CLIPPER SPORT
2004-2006
COACHMEN / FUTURA
2005
VIKING / EPIC
2004-2006
VIKING / LEGEND
2004-2006
VIKING / SAGA
2004-2005
Manufacturer : VIKING RV, LLC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V364000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 18, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3624
Summary: ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ROOF LIFT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALERS. IF UNABLE TO FIND A LOCAL DEALER, CONTACT VIKING AT 1-800-239-6157.
Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / AFFINITY
2005
COUNTRY COACH / MAGNA
2005
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V373000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 22, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 45
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HYDRAULIC SLIDE ROOM HOSES COULD BLISTER AND LEAK DUE TO ENGINE HEAT.
Consequence: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD CAUSE THE SLIDE ROOM TO UNEXPECTEDLY EXTEND WHILE IN -TRANSIT. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HYDRAULIC HOSES OUTSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REPLACE ANY HOSES THAT EXHIBIT SIGNS OF BLISTERING OR LEAKAGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / BUS CONVERSION
2006
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V369000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 22, 2005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES,THE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL BUSS BAR TERMINATION SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO 35 INCH POUNDS.
Consequence: IF THE SCREWS ARE NOT TORQUED PROPERLY, THE UNIT COULD HAVE AN ERRATIC POWER SUPPLY OR A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. UNEXPLAINED POWER DROPS, LOSS OF GROUND TO THE SYSTEM, HOTSPOTS AT POINTS OF CONNECTION AND IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE ALL THE BUSS TERMINATION BARS IN THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
BEAVER / MONTEREY
2006
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ENDEAVOR
2006
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / SCEPTER
2006
MONACO / CAMELOT
2006
MONACO / DIPLOMAT
2006
MONACO / WINDSOR
2006
Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V366000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 11, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 114
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE FRONT ELECTRICAL BOX/FIREWALL CAN OVERLOAD.
Consequence: CHANGES IN THE COMPONENT SUPPLIER RELAY REQUIREMENTS WITH AN UPDATED CONTROLLER WERE CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COACHMEN / CLIPPER CLASSIC
2004-2006
COACHMEN / CLIPPER SPIRIT
2004-2005
COACHMEN / CLIPPER SPORT
2004-2006
COACHMEN / FUTURA
2005
VIKING / EPIC
2004-2006
VIKING / LEGEND
2004-2006
VIKING / SAGA
2004-2005
Manufacturer : VIKING RV, LLC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V364000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 18, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3624
Summary: ON CERTAIN CAMPING TRAILERS, THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ROOF LIFT SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALERS. IF UNABLE TO FIND A LOCAL DEALER, CONTACT VIKING AT 1-800-239-6157.
