The problem
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
The risk
This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. R04064. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
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, Monaco Coach, Safari Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V081000.
- 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.