Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater
NHTSA recall 04V598000 · announced December 23, 2004 · filed by Monaco Coach Corporation · 86 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER EXHAUST ON THE CURVE SIDE WALL UNDER THE BACK SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SLIDEOUT ROOM BOX TERMINATES UNDER THE SLIDE BOX WHEN IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. THIS DESIGN COULD CREATE A RISK OF MIGRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOME.
The risk
EXPOSURE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER HEATER WITH A 16 GALLON ATWOOD UNIT THAT HAS A DIFFERENT EXHAUST TERMINATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 25, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO,. R04047.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Beaver Coach Santiam
- 2005 Holiday Rambler Endeavor
- 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter
- 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter
- 2004 Monaco Coach Camelot
- 2005 Monaco Coach Camelot
- 2005 Monaco Coach Diplomat
- 2005 Monaco Coach Knight
- 2004 Monaco Coach Windsor
- 2005 Monaco Coach Windsor
- 2005 Safari Coach Gazelle
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.