EquipmentRecall 13V-284 · Holiday Rambler and Mckenzie vehicles
Monaco RV, LLC recall 13V-284 covers 2,250 Holiday Rambler and Mckenzie vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Monaco RV, LLC (Monaco) is recalling certain model year 2011 Holiday Rambler Campmaster and R-Vision Trail Cruiser; model year 2011-2012 R-Vision Onyx; model year 2011-2013 R-Vision Trail Light; model year 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite, Aluma-Lite Ultra and R-Vision Trail Sport and Trail-Lite Crossover; and model year 2013-2014 McKenzie Rainier Ascent and R-Vision Trail Lite Trek recreational vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured October 12, 2009, through March 15, 2013 and have the water tanks mounted under the floor within enclosed underbellies. The water tank mounting system may fail.
The risk
If the mounting system fails, the water tank may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Monaco RV, LLC will notify owners and dealers will install a cross brace between the water tank and the mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Monaco's recall number is 13001MRV. Owners may contact Monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 October 12, 2009 to March 15, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.