Monaco Coach Corporation | NHTSA Recall #04V476000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V476000 by Monaco Coach Corporation. Includes 44 affected units, MONACO/WATER HEATER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. for the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. the additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home. the recall began on october 27, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V476000

Manufacturer: Monaco Coach Corporation

Report Received Date: 2004-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Monaco/water heater

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 44

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R04049

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.

Corrective Action: For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. for the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. the additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home. the recall began on october 27, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2sq2_vxcx~dz9f

NHTSA ID: 04V476000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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