NHTSA recall 04V016000
Seats
Holiday Rambler Atlantis and 1 more
Reported Jan 6, 2004386 vehicles affectedMONACO COACH CORPORATIONMaker’s number R02149Built Oct 30, 2000 – Jan 24, 2002
The defect
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems" and 210, "seat bet assembly anchorages." the bolt and lock nut connecting the driver and passenger seats to the slide track were not installed correctly. incorrect hardware was also used to secure the seat pedestal to the floor mounts.
The risk
In some crash conditions, incorrect installation could allow the driver and/or passenger seat pedestal/frame to become loose, which could result in death or injury to the seat occupant.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new bolt and lock nut to the pedestal mount. owner notificaiton began january 21, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.