1998-2003 Beaver Coach Contessa, Beaver Coach Marquis and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Monaco Coach Corporation reported this safety recall on June 5, 2008. It covers about 8,587 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,587
reported: Jun 5, 2008
owners notified: Aug 29, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 08V257000

Affected vehicles

Beaver Coach Contessa 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
Beaver Coach Marquis 2000 2000
Beaver Coach Patriot 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Admiral 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite 1999-2000 1999 2000
Holiday Rambler Alumascape 2000-2001 2000 2001
Holiday Rambler Alumascape DLX 1998 1998
Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000-2001, 2003 2000 2001 2003
Holiday Rambler Endeavor Diesel 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Holiday Rambler Endeavor Gas 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Imperial 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Navigator 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Presidential 2001-2002 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Scepter 2001-2002 2001 2002
Holiday Rambler Vacationer 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Mckenzie Grand Medallion 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mckenzie Lakota 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mckenzie Mckenzie 2001 2001
Mckenzie Medallion 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Monaco Coach Diplomat 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Monaco Coach Diplomat LE 2001 2001
Monaco Coach Dynasty 1998, 2000-2003 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003
Monaco Coach Executive 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Monaco Coach Knight 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Monaco Coach Lapalma 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
Monaco Coach Monarch 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Monaco Coach Signature 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
Monaco Coach Windsor 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Safari Coach Panther 2001 2001
Safari Coach Serengeti 2000-2001 2000 2001

Questions about recall 08V257000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Beaver Coach Contessa, Beaver Coach Marquis and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V257000, reported on June 5, 2008, covers about 8,587 vehicles.

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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