The problem
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, 'Windshield wiping and washing systems.' The windshield wiper assembly was installed without proper support allowing the wiper assembly to bind and/or break.
The risk
This failure could result in inadequate visibility in adverse weather conditions, which could lead to injury or a crash could occur without warning.
The fix
Dealers will install a new style of wiper assembly and add support for the new wiper assembly. The recall began on july 23, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. R02189. 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 Beaver Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V322000.
- 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.