Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V080000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

MONACO COACH CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-02-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V080000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
358
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-17
Owners notified
2004-03-08

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.

Safety risk

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT LATCH BOLT AND INSTALL A BUSHING AND A GRADE 5 BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2004. 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 1-800-685-6545 OR VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 714-535-7272.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R04001.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
HOLIDAY RAMBLER Ambassador2004
HOLIDAY RAMBLER Imperial2004
HOLIDAY RAMBLER Scepter2004
MONACO COACH Signature2004
MONACO COACH Windsor2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.