Beaver Coach Contessa, Marquis, Patriot, Patriot Thunder and 27 more (1998-2003): Equipment
Recall 08V257000 · Jun 5, 2008 · Monaco Coach Corporation
8,587
vehicles affected
8,587
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V257000
- Date
- Jun 5, 2008
- Maker
- Monaco Coach Corporation
- Units affected
- 8,587
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 1998-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
31 models, 91 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Coach | Contessa | 1999-2001 |
| Beaver Coach | Marquis | 2000 |
| Beaver Coach | Patriot | 1999-2002 |
| Beaver Coach | Patriot Thunder | 1999-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Admiral | 1999-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Aluma Lite | 1999-2000 |
| Holiday Rambler | Alumascape | 2000-2001 |
| Holiday Rambler | Alumascape DLX | 1998 |
| Holiday Rambler | Ambassador | 2000-2001, 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler | Endeavor Diesel | 1998-2001 |
| Holiday Rambler | Endeavor Gas | 1999-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Imperial | 1999-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Navigator | 1998-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Presidential | 2001-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Scepter | 2001-2002 |
| Holiday Rambler | Vacationer | 1998-2002 |
| McKenzie | Grand Medallion | 2000-2001 |
| McKenzie | Lakota | 2000-2001 |
| McKenzie | McKenzie | 2001 |
| McKenzie | Medallion | 2000-2002 |
| Monaco Coach | Diplomat | 1999-2002 |
| Monaco Coach | Diplomat LE | 2001 |
| Monaco Coach | Dynasty | 1998, 2000-2003 |
| Monaco Coach | Executive | 2000-2002 |
| Monaco Coach | Knight | 2000-2002 |
| Monaco Coach | Lapalma | 1999-2001 |
| Monaco Coach | Monarch | 2000-2002 |
| Monaco Coach | Signature | 1999-2001 |
| Monaco Coach | Windsor | 1998-2002 |
| Safari Coach | Panther | 2001 |
| Safari Coach | Serengeti | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V257000?
31 models: Beaver Coach Contessa (1999-2001), Beaver Coach Marquis (2000), Beaver Coach Patriot (1999-2002) and 28 more, about 8,587 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V257000?
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.
What can happen?
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.