3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Posted on: 2005-05-13
Description
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
Posted on: 2004-06-02
Description
On certain motor homes, the water heater was installed under the slide-out, which made it possible for fumes to enter the coach when the water heater is lit and the coach is parked with the slide-out extended.
Consequence
This can cause fumes to come up inside the coach, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Dealers will relocate the water heater to the opposite side of the motor home. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R02150.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2008-06-06
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may 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.