Monaco Coach Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V179000 by Monaco Coach Corporation. Includes 648 affected units, OPTIONAL INVERTER NOT PROTECTED BY A FUSE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Monaco is recalling 811 monarch, lapalma rear gas and lapalma diesel, holiday rambler admiral, vacationer rear gas and vacationer diesel and safari simba motor homes with the inverter option. the optional inverter is not protected by a fuse as the result of a production error. the fuse should be installed in the battery compartment in the rear of the passenger side of the motor home between the battery source and the inverter. the inverter is to be a protected appliance by code requirement.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a 125amp fuse to protect the inverter free of charge. the recall began on august 19, 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V179000
Manufacturer: Monaco Coach Corporation
Report Received Date: 2008-04-18T00:00:00
Subject: Optional inverter not protected by a fuse
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 648

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Monaco is recalling 811 monarch, lapalma rear gas and lapalma diesel, holiday rambler admiral, vacationer rear gas and vacationer diesel and safari simba motor homes with the inverter option. the optional inverter is not protected by a fuse as the result of a production error. the fuse should be installed in the battery compartment in the rear of the passenger side of the motor home between the battery source and the inverter. the inverter is to be a protected appliance by code requirement.
Consequence Summary: With no fuse installed, a vehicle fire may result from failure of the inverter.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a 125amp fuse to protect the inverter free of charge. the recall began on august 19, 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V179000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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