2010 Monaco Admiral problems & recalls

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 Workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 Monaco rv Admiral, Arista, Monarch, and Riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

Risk: The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2010. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Monaco Monarch and model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral recreational vehicles manufactured from June 4, 2009, through June 26, 2010. The windshield wiper system may become inoperable without warning resulting in reduced driver visibility.

Risk: Decreased driver visibility may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct if necessary the windshield wiper system free of charge. The safety recall began on October 27, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Fix: Navistar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10E-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.