Recall 05V053000: 2002–2005 Monaco Coach Cayman and 6 other models

Report received

Feb 14, 2005

Manufacturer

Monaco coach corporation

Potentially affected

2,827vehicles

Model years

2002–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.

Possible consequence

This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. The driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador3 complaints
• 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador18 complaints
• 2002 Holiday Rambler Neptune3 complaints
• 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune4 complaints
• 2004 Holiday Rambler Neptune5 complaints
• 2005 Holiday Rambler Neptune4 complaints
• 2002 Monaco Coach Cayman4 complaints
• 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman3 complaints
• 2004 Monaco Coach Cayman7 complaints
• 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman7 complaints
• 2002 Monaco Coach Knight19 complaints
• 2003 Monaco Coach Knight2 complaints
• 2003 Safari Coach Cheetah4 complaints
• 2004 Safari Coach Cheetah4 complaints
• 2005 Safari Coach Cheetah2 complaints
• 2002 Safari Coach Sahara2 complaints
• 2003 Safari Coach Sahara1 complaints
• 2004 Safari Coach Sahara3 complaints
• 2002 Safari Coach Zanzibar1 complaints
• 2003 Safari Coach Zanzibar0 complaints
• 2004 Safari Coach Zanzibar3 complaints