Recall 01V-359: 2001 Safari Coach Continental Panther, 2001 Safari Coach Serengeti and 1 more

MONACO COACH CORP. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2001, covering about 99 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-359
Report date
Nov 13, 2001
Vehicles affected
99
Owners notified
Dec 4, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: class a motor homes with a bf goodrich velvet ride suspensions. The ipd V-links, installed as a chassis upgrade option, may hinder proper operation of the chassis front suspension components.

The risk

Under certain conditions it could cause intermittent, erratic steering, resulting in impaired drivability.

The fix

Dealers will remove the ipd V-link. Owner notification began december 4, 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 1-877-466-6226.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMONACO COACH CORP.
ComponentSuspension
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V359000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Safari Coach Continental Panther2001All years
Safari Coach Serengeti2001All years
Safari Coach Zanzibar 4552001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-359?

Vehicle description: class a motor homes with a bf goodrich velvet ride suspensions. The ipd V-links, installed as a chassis upgrade option, may hinder proper operation of the chassis front suspension components.

How is recall 01V-359 fixed?

Dealers will remove the ipd V-link. Owner notification began december 4, 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 1-877-466-6226.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.