NHTSA Recall 01V359000: Suspension
MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 99 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Safari Coach Continental Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V359000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | November 13, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: class a motor homes with a bf goodrich velvet ride suspensions. The ipd v-links, installed as a chassis upgrade option, may hinder proper operation of the chassis front suspension components.
Safety risk
Under certain conditions it could cause intermittent, erratic steering, resulting in impaired drivability.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the ipd v-link. Owner notification began december 4, 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 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V359000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Safari Coach Continental Panther | 2001 |
| Safari Coach Serengeti | 2001 |
| Safari Coach Zanzibar 455 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.