The problem
Vehicle description: travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers. A wire supplying 12volt dc to the holding tank monitoring system display panel was installed without proper circuit protection. The circuit is connected to the voltage source with a 12volt dc 50 amp self-resetting circuit breaker as protection against an electrical short to ground.
The risk
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
The fix
Dealers will install a 6-amp circuit breaker on the 12volt dc wire supplying voltage to the holding tank monitor panel display. Owner notification began june 5, 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.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Holiday Rambler, McKenzie, Monaco Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V112000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.