Recall 08V-578: 2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE, 2007–2009 Holiday Rambler Arista and 7 more
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Nov 3, 2008, covering about 202 vehicles.
The problem
Monaco is recalling 202 my 2006 monarch se, my 2009 riptide, my 2006 holiday rambler admiral se, my 2007-2009 arista, my 2007-2009 safari passage, my 2006 simba and trek gas, and my 2006-2007 r-vision trail-lite and trail-aire motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
The risk
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
The fix
Monaco is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (Please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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 | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V578000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Admiral SE | 2006 | All years |
| Holiday Rambler Arista | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Monaco Coach Monarch SE | 2006 | All years |
| Monaco Coach Riptide | 2009 | All years |
| R-Vision Trail-Aire | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| R-Vision Trail-Lite | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Safari Coach Passage | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Safari Coach Simba | 2006 | All years |
| Safari Coach Trek GAS | 2006 | 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 08V-578?
Monaco is recalling 202 my 2006 monarch se, my 2009 riptide, my 2006 holiday rambler admiral se, my 2007-2009 arista, my 2007-2009 safari passage, my 2006 simba and trek gas, and my 2006-2007 r-vision trail-lite and trail-aire motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
How is recall 08V-578 fixed?
Monaco is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (Please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 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.