Vehicle recall 04V038000 · January 28, 2004
Holiday Rambler Ambassador, Monaco Coach Cayman and 7 more models
On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
- Consequence
- The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the original i-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began March 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
- Notes
- Monaco recall no. R03024.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2004
- Filed by
- MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- R03024
- Owner notification
- March 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Beaver Coach Baron (2003): 2003
- Holiday Rambler Ambassador (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Holiday Rambler Neptune (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Cayman (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Knight (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Socialite (2002): 2002
- Safari Coach Cheetah (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Safari Coach Sahara (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Safari Coach Zanzibar (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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