Recall 08V-450: 2008–2009 Beaver Coach Contessa, 2009 Beaver Coach Monterey and 1 more
MONACO COACH CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Sep 5, 2008, covering about 238 vehicles.
The problem
Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Monaco is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or monaco at 1-888-685-6545.
Notes
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 | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V450000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Coach Contessa | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Beaver Coach Monterey | 2009 | All years |
| Safari Coach Cheetah | 2008, 2009 | All 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-450?
Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
How is recall 08V-450 fixed?
Monaco is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or monaco at 1-888-685-6545.
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.