Recalls for 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Posted on: 2003-04-30
Description
On certain motor homes, the taillight socket could fail and cause the taillight housing to melt.

Consequence
If the taillight housing melted, it could leave the motor home without brake lights and taillights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new taillight socket and connector.  Owner notification began january 10, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.  

Notes
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 #2 - 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.