NHTSA recall 04V483000
Structure › Frame and members
Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite and 6 more
Reported Oct 5, 20043,439 vehicles affectedMONACO COACH CORPORATIONMaker’s number R02233Built Jun 15, 1998 – Jul 11, 2003
The defect
On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.
The risk
This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. the recall began on october 29, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.