Recall 06V-227: 2003–2005 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE, 2003–2004 Holiday Rambler Traveler and 5 more
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 23, 2006, covering about 2,582 vehicles.
The problem
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.
The risk
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Workhorse is conducting this recall (Please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 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 | Electrical System |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V227000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Admiral SE | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Holiday Rambler Traveler | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Holiday Rambler Vacationer | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Monaco Coach Lapalma | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Monaco Coach Monarch SE | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Safari Coach Simba | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Safari Coach Trek GAS | 2003, 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 06V-227?
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.
How is recall 06V-227 fixed?
Workhorse is conducting this recall (Please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 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.