Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 00V-297 · 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat

MONACO COACH CORP. recall 00V-297 covers 31 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2000.

–
Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected311 model
ReportedOct 11, 2000Owners notified Oct 19, 2000
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V297000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES PRODUCED ON ROADMASTER CHASSIS. A 12VDC 50 AMP MINI-BREAKER ON THE REFRIGERATOR SUPPLY WIRE RATHER THAN A 12 VDC 30 AMP BREAKER.

The risk

THE SUPPLY WIRE COULD OVERHEAT, WHICH WOULD THEREBY CREATE A RISK OF FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 12VDC 50 AMP BREAKER WITH A 12VDC 30 AMP BREAKER.

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 6, 2000 to September 5, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.