Recall 05V-362: 1998–1999 Safari Coach Renegade
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 2005, covering about 21 vehicles.
The problem
On motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
The risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Spartan chassis is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 517-543-6400 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V362000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Safari Coach Renegade | 1998, 1999 | All 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 05V-362?
On motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
How is recall 05V-362 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Spartan chassis is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 517-543-6400 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.