The problem
Monaco is recalling 1,733 my 2006-2007 diplomat and holiday rambler endeavor motor homes equipped with wiper systems supplied by am equipment. The drive motor link becomes disengaged during operation from the wiper drive arm where it attaches to the drive arm causing the wiper system to fail.
The risk
When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
The fix
Monaco will replace the complete under-the-hood wiper system with a new model, reusing the wiper arm and blades. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. R08005. 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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V070000.
- 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.