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NHTSARecalled Jun 6, 1997 · #97V094000

MONACO/FRAME TOWER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS TO THE VEHICLE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS OR FRACTURES. A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF A FRAME TOWER CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
MONACO/FRAME TOWER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON BOTH FRAME TOWERS AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. A GUSSET REINFORCEMENT WILL BE ADDED TO STRENGTHEN THE MAXIMUM STRESS POINT OF EACH FRAME TOWER.

View the official CPSC notice