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2008 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Recall Notes

monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 21, 2007. owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2007 Beaver Contessa

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Corrective Action

if allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

monaco is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2007 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, heat shields were not installed in the lp tank bay.

Corrective Action

the heat from the hydrohot exhaust could place excessive temperature on the exterior of the lp tank and result in unexpected venting of lp gas through the lp tank safety relief valve. lp gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a heat shield between the hydrohot exhaust and the lp tank at no cost to you. the recall began on december 5, 2006. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2007 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Recall Notes

monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 21, 2007. owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2002 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

2002 Beaver Contessa

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

Corrective Action

if the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began september 9, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-344-6332 or williams control at 1-503-684-8600.

2002 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2001 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

2001 Beaver Contessa

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.

2001 Beaver Contessa

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.

2001 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 16, 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 smc at 1-800-344-6332 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Corrective Action

this could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Recall Notes

the abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with abs systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. the electrical connector which connects to the modulator was mis-wired causing the anti-lock brake modulator to react improperly while regulating hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel.

Corrective Action

failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ecu to the modulator. 7owner notification is expected to begin july 13, 2000. 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 safari/beaver/harney at 1-800-344-6332.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 18, 20000. 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 smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began august 31, 2000. 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.

2000 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

1999 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Corrective Action

this could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Recall Notes

the abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

1999 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with abs systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. the electrical connector which connects to the modulator was mis-wired causing the anti-lock brake modulator to react improperly while regulating hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel.

Corrective Action

failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ecu to the modulator. 7owner notification is expected to begin july 13, 2000. 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 safari/beaver/harney at 1-800-344-6332.

1999 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

1999 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

1998 Beaver Contessa

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

1998 Beaver Contessa

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.

Corrective Action

this could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.