Holiday Rambler Atlantis problems & recalls

Problem: Monaco is recalling 80 my 2007 holiday rambler atlantis, augusta b+, augusta touring sedan, safari damara b+, damara touring sedan, ivory class c motor homes and my 2000 harney coach riata class a motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Monaco is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of a

Problem: Certain motorhomes fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 207, "seating systems" and 210, "seat bet assembly anchorages." the bolt and lock nut connecting the driver and passenger seats to the slide track were not installed correctly. incorrect hardware was also used to secure the seat pedestal to the floor mounts.

Risk: In some crash conditions, incorrect installation could allow the driver and/or passenger seat pedestal/frame to become loose, which could result in death or injury to the seat occupant.

Fix: Dealers will install a new bolt and lock nut to the pedestal mount. owner notificaiton began january 21, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Problem: On certain class c motor homes, the battery cable is routed in a location that allows exposure to high exhaust manifold temperatures, which could damage the cables.

Risk: An electrical short could occur, potentially resulting in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the cables for damage and location within the engine compartment. should damage be present, the cables will be replaced. owner notification began july 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes with standard 19" televisions. the motor homes may not have sufficient mounting hardware to secure the standard 19" television to the cabinet properly.

Risk: Under certain conditions, the television could fall out of the cabinet, possibly injuring an occupant.

Fix: Dealers will remove the original cabinet and install a revised cabinet assembly. owner notification began october 18, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.