| Make : SAFARI | Model : ZANZIBAR | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19980410 - 20020903 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V278000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040818 | Date Received by ODI: 20021022 | Date Added to Database: 20021023 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MONACO COACH CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAFARI MOTOR COACHES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R02175 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8581 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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