NHTSA Campaign 08V257000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER COACH | CONTESSA | 1999 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | CONTESSA | 2000 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | CONTESSA | 2001 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | MARQUIS | 2000 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT | 1999 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT | 2000 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT | 2001 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT | 2002 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT THUNDER | 1999 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT THUNDER | 2000 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT THUNDER | 2001 | 8,587 |
| BEAVER COACH | PATRIOT THUNDER | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ADMIRAL | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ADMIRAL | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ADMIRAL | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ADMIRAL | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ALUMA LITE | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ALUMA LITE | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ALUMASCAPE | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ALUMASCAPE | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ALUMASCAPE DLX | 1998 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | AMBASSADOR | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | AMBASSADOR | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | AMBASSADOR | 2003 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR DIESEL | 1998 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR DIESEL | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR DIESEL | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR DIESEL | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR GAS | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR GAS | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR GAS | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | ENDEAVOR GAS | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | IMPERIAL | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | IMPERIAL | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | IMPERIAL | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | IMPERIAL | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | NAVIGATOR | 1998 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | NAVIGATOR | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | NAVIGATOR | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | NAVIGATOR | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | NAVIGATOR | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | PRESIDENTIAL | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | PRESIDENTIAL | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | SCEPTER | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | SCEPTER | 2002 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | VACATIONER | 1998 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | VACATIONER | 1999 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | VACATIONER | 2000 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | VACATIONER | 2001 | 8,587 |
| HOLIDAY RAMBLER | VACATIONER | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | GRAND MEDALLION | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | GRAND MEDALLION | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | LAKOTA | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | LAKOTA | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | MCKENZIE | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | MEDALLION | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | MEDALLION | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MCKENZIE | MEDALLION | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DIPLOMAT | 1999 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DIPLOMAT | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DIPLOMAT | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DIPLOMAT | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DIPLOMAT LE | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DYNASTY | 1998 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DYNASTY | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DYNASTY | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DYNASTY | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | DYNASTY | 2003 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | EXECUTIVE | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | EXECUTIVE | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | EXECUTIVE | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | KNIGHT | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | KNIGHT | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | KNIGHT | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | LAPALMA | 1999 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | LAPALMA | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | LAPALMA | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | MONARCH | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | MONARCH | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | MONARCH | 2002 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | SIGNATURE | 1999 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | SIGNATURE | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | SIGNATURE | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 1998 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 1999 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 2000 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 2001 | 8,587 |
| MONACO COACH | WINDSOR | 2002 | 8,587 |
| SAFARI COACH | PANTHER | 2001 | 8,587 |
| SAFARI COACH | SERENGETI | 2000 | 8,587 |
| SAFARI COACH | SERENGETI | 2001 | 8,587 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V257000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.