NHTSA Campaign 04V598000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Dec 23, 2004 · 86 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER EXHAUST ON THE CURVE SIDE WALL UNDER THE BACK SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SLIDEOUT ROOM BOX TERMINATES UNDER THE SLIDE BOX WHEN IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. THIS DESIGN COULD CREATE A RISK OF MIGRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOME.
Consequence
EXPOSURE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER HEATER WITH A 16 GALLON ATWOOD UNIT THAT HAS A DIFFERENT EXHAUST TERMINATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 25, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER COACH | SANTIAM | 2005 | 86 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR | 2005 | 86 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | SCEPTER | 2004 | 86 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | SCEPTER | 2005 | 86 |
| MONACO COACH | CAMELOT | 2004 | 86 |
| MONACO COACH | CAMELOT | 2005 | 86 |
| MONACO COACH | DIPLOMAT | 2005 | 86 |
| MONACO COACH | KNIGHT | 2005 | 86 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 2004 | 86 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 2005 | 86 |
| SAFARI COACH | GAZELLE | 2005 | 86 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V598000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.