Recall 05V-081: 2004–2005 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE, 2004–2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE and 2 more
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2005, covering about 81 vehicles.
The problem
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
The risk
This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R04064.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 | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V081000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Admiral SE | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Monaco Coach Monarch SE | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Safari Coach Simba | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Safari Coach Trek | 2004, 2005 | 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-081?
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.
How is recall 05V-081 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact 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.