NHTSA Campaign 06V429000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Nov 14, 2006 · 206 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, HEAT SHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED IN THE LP TANK BAY.
Consequence
THE HEAT FROM THE HYDROHOT EXHAUST COULD PLACE EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE LP TANK AND RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VENTING OF LP GAS THROUGH THE LP TANK SAFETY RELIEF VALVE. LP GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE HYDROHOT EXHAUST AND THE LP TANK AT NO COST TO YOU. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER COACH | CONTESSA | 2007 | 206 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | SCEPTER | 2007 | 206 |
| MONACO COACH | CAMELOT | 2007 | 206 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V429000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.