Friday, September 23, 2005

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
MONACO / FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER

2005-2006
Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V418000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 16, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Monday, September 19, 2005

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
ITASCA / MERIDIAN

2004-2006
ITASCA / SUNCRUISER

2003 2005
ITASCA / SUNRISE

2005
WINNEBAGO / ADVENTURER

2003 2005
WINNEBAGO / JOURNEY

2004-2006
WINNEBAGO / VOYAGE

2005
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V407000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 02, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1367
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE ROOF VENT FOR THE OPTIONAL 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY LOCATED.
Consequence: THIS CAN ALLOW EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OI VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ROOF VENT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
CARRIAGE / CAMEO

2005
Manufacturer : CARRIAGE, INC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V400000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 09, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 86
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CARRIAGE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE RIMS REPLACED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 574-642-3622.

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
COUNTRY COACH / INTRIGUE

1998-1999
Manufacturer : COUNTRY COACH INC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V398000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 13, 2005
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 33
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE INADVERTENTLY ASSIGNED INADEQUATE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES GIVING THE TIRES A LOWER WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY THAN THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIALLY A TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES AND ISSUE A NEW FEDERAL TIRE LABEL REFLECTING THE CORRECTED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.

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