Recall 08V-179: 2007 Monaco Coach Monarch
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 18, 2008, covering about 648 vehicles.
The problem
Monaco is recalling 811 monarch, lapalma rear gas and lapalma diesel, holiday rambler admiral, vacationer rear gas and vacationer diesel and safari simba motor homes with the inverter option. The optional inverter is not protected by a fuse as the result of a production error. The fuse should be installed in the battery compartment in the rear of the passenger side of the motor home between the battery source and the inverter. The inverter is to be a protected appliance by code requirement.
The risk
With no fuse installed, a vehicle fire may result from failure of the inverter.
The fix
Dealers will install a 125amp fuse to protect the inverter free of charge. The recall began on august 19, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R08001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MONACO COACH CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V179000 |
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 08V-179?
Monaco is recalling 811 monarch, lapalma rear gas and lapalma diesel, holiday rambler admiral, vacationer rear gas and vacationer diesel and safari simba motor homes with the inverter option. The optional inverter is not protected by a fuse as the result of a production error. The fuse should be installed in the battery compartment in the rear of the passenger side of the motor home between the battery source and the inverter. The inverter is to be a protected appliance by code requirement.
How is recall 08V-179 fixed?
Dealers will install a 125amp fuse to protect the inverter free of charge. The recall began on august 19, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.