| Make : SAFARI | Model : TREK | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040812 - 20041217 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V081000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050318 | Date Received by ODI: 20050301 | Date Added to Database: 20050310 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MONACO COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MONACO COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R04064 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 81 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS,THE BATTERY CABLES MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS' FRAME RAIL. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY BE LOCATED TOO NEAR THE ENGINE EXHAUST. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE BATTERY CABLE AND CAUSE A BACK FEED THROUGH THE CHASSIS 12V SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO SEE IF THE CABLE IS PROPERLY MOUNTED INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL. IF NECESSARY, THE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE MOUNTED SECURELY IN EXISTING HOLES IN FRAME RAIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2005. 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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