Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 04V-224 · Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach vehicles
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall 04V-224 covers 35 Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE (THERMOID VALUE-FLEX/GS) INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM UNIT ("AQUA HOT") WHEN A FUEL LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED.
The risk
THE INCORRECT LINE MAY ALLOW SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND VAPORS INTO THE BAY AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT WATER LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY OR JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-498-9478.
MONACO RECALL NO. R04010.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION' S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT (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 October 1, 2003 to December 17, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.