Recall 03V-103: 2001 Beaver Monterey
MONACO COACH CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 17, 2003, covering about 44 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motor homes, the gross axle weight rating (Gawr) is incorrect on the federal certification label. The initial label shows the rear gawr as 19,500 lbs. Correct rear gawr is 19,200 lbs. The gvwr showed 29,000 lbs. Correct gvwr is 28,700 lbs.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.
The fix
Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began on october 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R03009. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V103000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-103?
On certain motor homes, the gross axle weight rating (Gawr) is incorrect on the federal certification label. The initial label shows the rear gawr as 19,500 lbs. Correct rear gawr is 19,200 lbs. The gvwr showed 29,000 lbs. Correct gvwr is 28,700 lbs.
How is recall 03V-103 fixed?
Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began on october 22, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.