SuspensionRecall 01V-359 · Safari Coach vehicles
MONACO COACH CORP. recall 01V-359 covers 99 Safari Coach vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES WITH A BF GOODRICH VELVET RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE IPD V-LINKS, INSTALLED AS A CHASSIS UPGRADE OPTION, MAY HINDER PROPER OPERATION OF THE CHASSIS FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
The risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS IT COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT, ERRATIC STEERING, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED DRIVABILITY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE IPD V-LINK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 15, 2001 to August 17, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.