Storage: tank assemblyRecall 00V-336 · 2000 Monaco Coach Lapalma
MONACO COACH CORP. recall 00V-336 covers 45 2000 Monaco Coach Lapalma for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V336000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES PRODUCED ON FORD CHASSIS. AS A RESULT OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE GAS TANK, THE GAS FILL DOOR FOR FILLING THE GAS TANK IS LOCATED WITHIN THREE FEET OF THE WATER HEATER. THIS IS IN VIOLATION OF RVIA CODE, SECTION 2.6.3.3.
The risk
SUBSEQUENT FILLING OF THE GAS TANK COULD ALLOW FUMES TO RISE INTO THE WATER HEATER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE IF THE WATER HEATER IS OPERATING ON LIQUID PROPANE GAS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK FOR REVERSAL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FENDER WITH THE INCORRECT FUEL FILL, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW FILL ASSEMBLY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FENDER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 27, 1999 to April 25, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.