Thursday, July 26, 2007

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BEAVER / CONTESSA 2007
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ENDEAVOR 2006-2007
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / IMPERIAL 2006-2007
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / SCEPTER 2006-2007
MONACO / DIPLOMAT 2007
MONACO COACH / CAMELOT 2006-2007
MONACO COACH / DIPLOMAT 2006
MONACO COACH / DYNASTY 2006-2007
MONACO COACH / WINDSOR 2006
Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V311000 Mfr's Report Date : JUL 13, 2007
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 747
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
Consequence:
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
MONACO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.



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