| Make : SAFARI | Model : TREK | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020417 - 20020819 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V268000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030821 | Date Received by ODI: 20030728 | Date Added to Database: 20030730 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MONACO COACH CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MONACO COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R02246 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 29 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE WORKHORSE P-SERIES CHASSIS, THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS AND CAN BE BENT OR BROKEN WHEN APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
THE PARKING BRAKE COULD BE DISENGAGED AND ALLOW THE MOTOR HOME TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL WELDS TO THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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