The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. R02149. Customers can 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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V016000.
- 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.