NHTSA Recall 04V224000
Filed by MONACO COACH CORPORATION. Component: Equipment. Reported 2004-05-10. An estimated 35 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE (THERMOID VALUE-FLEX/GS) INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM UNIT ("AQUA HOT") WHEN A FUEL LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED.
Risk
THE INCORRECT LINE MAY ALLOW SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND VAPORS INTO THE BAY AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT WATER LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY OR JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-498-9478.
Manufacturer campaign number: R04010
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R04010.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION' S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT (888) 327-4236.