NHTSA safety recall

Recall 01V359000

Suspension — Safari Coach · reported 13 Nov 2001 · 99 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES WITH A BF GOODRICH VELVET RIDE SUSPENSIONS. THE IPD V-LINKS, INSTALLED AS A CHASSIS UPGRADE OPTION, MAY HINDER PROPER OPERATION OF THE CHASSIS FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

The risk

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS IT COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT, ERRATIC STEERING, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED DRIVABILITY.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE IPD V-LINK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 4, 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 1-877-466-6226.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
01V359000
Filed by
Monaco Coach Corp.
Report received
13 Nov 2001
Owners notified
4 Dec 2001
Potentially affected
99

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2001 Safari Coach Continental Panther 2001 Safari Coach Serengeti 2001 Safari Coach Zanzibar 455

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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