| Make : BEAVER | Model : PATRIOT | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020121 - 20020212 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V322000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040723 | Date Received by ODI: 20040706 | Date Added to Database: 20040709 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MONACO COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MONACO COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R02189 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, 'WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS.' THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT PROPER SUPPORT ALLOWING THE WIPER ASSEMBLY TO BIND AND/OR BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE OF WIPER ASSEMBLY AND ADD SUPPORT FOR THE NEW WIPER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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