NHTSA recall 04V038000
Suspension › Front
Beaver Coach Baron and 8 more
Reported Jan 28, 20042,156 vehicles affectedMONACO COACH CORPORATIONMaker’s number R03024Built Feb 4, 2002 – Oct 24, 2003
The defect
On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
The risk
The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the original i-beam. also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.