CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS" AND 210, "SEAT BET ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE BOLT AND LOCK NUT CONNECTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS TO THE SLIDE TRACK WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT HARDWARE WAS ALSO USED TO SECURE THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE FLOOR MOUNTS.
Safety risk
IN SOME CRASH CONDITIONS, INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD ALLOW THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT PEDESTAL/FRAME TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND LOCK NUT TO THE PEDESTAL MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICAITON BEGAN JANUARY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES WITH STANDARD 19" TELEVISIONS. THE MOTOR HOMES MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MOUNTING HARDWARE TO SECURE THE STANDARD 19" TELEVISION TO THE CABINET PROPERLY.
Safety risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE TELEVISION COULD FALL OUT OF THE CABINET, POSSIBLY INJURING AN OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL CABINET AND INSTALL A REVISED CABINET ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 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 1-800-685-6545.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Structure: body
2
15,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
1
15,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars
1
15,000 mi
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