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Recall 08V-257: 1999–2001 Beaver Coach Contessa, 2000 Beaver Coach Marquis and 29 more

MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2008, covering about 8,587 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-257
Report date
Jun 5, 2008
Vehicles affected
8,587
Owners notified
Aug 29, 2008

The problem

Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

The risk

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

The fix

Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may 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

ManufacturerMONACO COACH CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V257000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Beaver Coach Contessa1999, 2000, 2001All years
Beaver Coach Marquis2000All years
Beaver Coach Patriot1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Admiral1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite1999, 2000All years
Holiday Rambler Alumascape2000, 2001All years
Holiday Rambler Alumascape DLX1998All years
Holiday Rambler Ambassador2000, 2001, 2003All years
Holiday Rambler Endeavor Diesel1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years
Holiday Rambler Endeavor GAS1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Imperial1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Navigator1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Presidential2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Scepter2001, 2002All years
Holiday Rambler Vacationer1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Mckenzie Grand Medallion2000, 2001All years
Mckenzie Lakota2000, 2001All years
Mckenzie Mckenzie2001All years
Mckenzie Medallion2000, 2001, 2002All years
Monaco Coach Diplomat1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Monaco Coach Diplomat LE2001All years
Monaco Coach Dynasty1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003All years
Monaco Coach Executive2000, 2001, 2002All years
Monaco Coach Knight2000, 2001, 2002All years
Monaco Coach Lapalma1999, 2000, 2001All years
Monaco Coach Monarch2000, 2001, 2002All years
Monaco Coach Signature1999, 2000, 2001All years
Monaco Coach Windsor1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Safari Coach Panther2001All years
Safari Coach Serengeti2000, 2001All years

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-257?

Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

How is recall 08V-257 fixed?

Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or 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.