Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 08V-070 · Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach vehicles
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall 08V-070 covers 1,733 Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MONACO IS RECALLING 1,733 MY 2006-2007 DIPLOMAT AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WIPER SYSTEMS SUPPLIED BY AM EQUIPMENT. THE DRIVE MOTOR LINK BECOMES DISENGAGED DURING OPERATION FROM THE WIPER DRIVE ARM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DRIVE ARM CAUSING THE WIPER SYSTEM TO FAIL.
The risk
WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
MONACO WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE UNDER-THE-HOOD WIPER SYSTEM WITH A NEW MODEL, REUSING THE WIPER ARM AND BLADES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO RECALL NO. R08005.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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 January 24, 2005 to March 30, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.