Defect Description For Recall
Certain Class A Motor Homes Lack The Required Jounce Clearance Between The Rear Wheels. The Tires May Rub On The Flat Panels That Enclose The Holding Tanks Area And The Screws Which Secure These Panels May Rub The Inner Sidewall Of The Rear Dual Tires.
Make Of Vehicle
SAFARI COACH
Model Of Vehicle
SIMBA DIESEL
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V001000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If The Screws Continue To Rub The Inner Rear Dual Tire, It Is Possible That There Could Eventually Be A Tire Failure. A Tire Blow Out Could Result In A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. In Addition, If The Vehicle Is Run On A Flat Tire, This Could Lead To A Potential Fire In The Wheel Well Area.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Rear Dual Tires And Cut Out An Area Of Foam From The Inner Wheel Wells That Will Be Replaced With A Piece Of Abs Plastic Formed Panel And An Angle To Seal The Area. The Recall Began On January 23, 2008. Owners May Contact Monaco At 1-800-685-6545.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Monaco Coach Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060522
End Of Manufacture
20070918
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
113
Date Owners Notified
20080123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Monaco Coach Corporation
Date Report Received
20080104
Make Campaign Number
R07036