Is the arm of a Monaco RV dangerous?
NHSTA didn’t think they could do anything because Monaco is out of business and the “new” Monaco appears to be under no legal obligation to accept responsibility. The arm’s crack, allowing excessive rear suspension movement AND CAN BE DANGEROUS, as the arm holds the axle in place front to rear. Monaco doesn’t supply the parts any more.
What are the trailing arms on a Monaco?
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE ARMS REPLACED UNDER THIS EARLIER CAMPAIGN ARE STILL THE OLD DESIGN THAT ARE SUBJECT TO BREAKING– I.E. THEY ARE THE 3″ SQUARE TUBE DESIGN. They need to be upgraded just like the original trailing arms. The trailing arm allows the rear axle to move up and down using the air bag to cushion and limit the movement.
Are there any recalls on the Monaco Knight?
I have a 2003 HR Ambassador that had 2 recall for suspension concerns done in 2005. The recall included 2002, 2003 and some 2004 Monaco Knight, Cayman, HR Ambassador, Neptune, Safari Cheetah, Sahara and Zanzibar. A few days ago I was driving my RV on I80 near Sacramento and it started to get very “squirrely” on me.
Are there any recalls on the Monaco chassis?
According to my information, there are THREE different suspensions under the R4R and RR4R chassis over the years. ONLY ONE IS AFFECTED. The recall affects Rear Suspension Trailing Arms ONLY ON THE R4R and RR4R CHASSIS with the “Monaco Gold” or sometimes referred to as “R-Way” suspension. It is an in-house copy of the Neway suspension.
NHSTA didn’t think they could do anything because Monaco is out of business and the “new” Monaco appears to be under no legal obligation to accept responsibility. The arm’s crack, allowing excessive rear suspension movement AND CAN BE DANGEROUS, as the arm holds the axle in place front to rear. Monaco doesn’t supply the parts any more.
Where is the air bag located on a Monaco HR?
The recalled R-Way arm goes UNDER the rear axle and is made of 3″ square tubing. They are on either side in the rear. The rear air bag is bolted to the rear/back end of the trailing arm. The center of the trailing arm is bolted to the rear axle with a large u-bolt and plates and the front is bolted to the frame.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE ARMS REPLACED UNDER THIS EARLIER CAMPAIGN ARE STILL THE OLD DESIGN THAT ARE SUBJECT TO BREAKING– I.E. THEY ARE THE 3″ SQUARE TUBE DESIGN. They need to be upgraded just like the original trailing arms. The trailing arm allows the rear axle to move up and down using the air bag to cushion and limit the movement.
Are there any recalls on Monaco Holiday RVs?
The recall included 2002, 2003 and some 2004 Monaco Knight, Cayman, HR Ambassador, Neptune, Safari Cheetah, Sahara and Zanzibar. A few days ago I was driving my RV on I80 near Sacramento and it started to get very “squirrely” on me.
