MONACO COACH CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 2003
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 19 safety recalls made by MONACO COACH CORPORATION in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 12, 2003
(Campaign #: RO3056)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/INCORRECT PSI
CERTAIN 36', 38', AND 40' MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE REAR PSI STATES 85 OR 115 LBS. THE CORRECT REAR PSI IS 95 LBS.
NHTSA ID: 03V526000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 121
Consequence Summary:
UNDER OR OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORHOME.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LABELS AT NO CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-477-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 5, 2003
(Campaign #: RO3026)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION/INCORRECT WHEELS
CERTAIN 31' FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567. ALSO SOME VEHICLES WERE F ITTED WITH 225/75R/15E GOODYEAR TIRES AND 16" WITH 235/85R/16E GOODYEAR TIRES SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 03V502000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 103
Consequence Summary:
THE TIRE ERROR LOWERS THE WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL 235/85R/16E TIRES INFLATED AT 80 PSI. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 12, 2003
(Campaign #: R03053)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION TAG/TIRE SIZE
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEELS, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG HAS A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR SHOWING AN INCORRECT TIRE SIZE.
NHTSA ID: 03V470000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
IF THE TAG INFORMATION IS RELIED UPON BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, INCORRECT TIRES COULD BE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 10, 2003
(Campaign #: R03037)
MONACO/PART 567/CERTIFICATION LABEL
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON BOTH 36' AND 38' MODELS WAS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL TAG SHOWS THE PSI AS 90 LBS. FRONT AND 100 LBS. REAR. THE CORRECT PSI IS 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR. ALSO, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON CERTAIN UNITS INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE UNIT WAS BUILT WITH A TAG AXLE.
NHTSA ID: 03V386000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 888
Consequence Summary:
DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME WITH UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTOR HOME.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 1, 2003
(Campaign #: R03032)
MONACO/BRAKE LINE CERTIFICATION
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA ID: 03V360000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 2003
(Campaign #: R03011)
MONACO/BATTERY CABLE
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.
NHTSA ID: 03V267000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING WORN AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT SYSTEM THAT COULD DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND/OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE EYELET ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CABLE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 2003
(Campaign #: R02246)
MONACO/PARKING BRAKE BRACKET
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE WORKHORSE P-SERIES CHASSIS, THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS AND CAN BE BENT OR BROKEN WHEN APPLIED.
NHTSA ID: 03V268000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
THE PARKING BRAKE COULD BE DISENGAGED AND ALLOW THE MOTOR HOME TO ROLL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL WELDS TO THE PARKING BRAKE BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 28, 2003
(Campaign #: 03018)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/TIRE SIZE
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS LT255/75R 16D WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING LT255/75R 16E.
NHTSA ID: 03V198000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 42
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 8, 2003
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
MONACO/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
NHTSA ID: 03V166000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 0
Consequence Summary:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 28, 2003
(Campaign #: R02176)
MONACO/KAPER II/TAIL LIGHTS
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TAILLIGHT SOCKET COULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING TO MELT.
NHTSA ID: 03V002000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 663
Consequence Summary:
IF THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING MELTED, IT COULD LEAVE THE MOTOR HOME WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TAILLIGHT SOCKET AND CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 7, 2003
(Campaign #: R02248)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/AXLE WEIGHT RATING
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE AXLE WEIGHT RATING SHOWS 5200 LBS. WHEN THE CORRECT RATING SHOULD BE 5080 LBS.
NHTSA ID: 03V129000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 273
Consequence Summary:
PRIOR TO HAVING THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED, OWNERS MUST FOLLOW THE CORRECT RATING OF THE AXLE AND TIRE MAXIMUM CAPACITY TO PREVENT A BLOWOUT OR DAMAGE TO THE AXLES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE UNITS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 7, 2003
(Campaign #: R02146)
MONACO/PART 567/CERTIFICATION LABEL/TIRE INFLATION
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS' FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT. THE TIRE INFLATION IS LISTED AS 60 PSI WHEN THE CORRECT SHOULD BE 80 PSI. IN ADDITION, THE AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS INCORRECT ON CERTAIN 1998 IMPERIAL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE LABEL SHOWS 6000 LBS. WHEN THE CORRECT RATING SHOULD BE 5200 LBS.
NHTSA ID: 03V128000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 125
Consequence Summary:
THIS INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES AND COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE UNIT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE UNITS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 19, 2003
(Campaign #: R03007)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES ,THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS AN INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT RATING. THE INITIAL LABEL READ 12,100 WITH 5,200 LB. AXLES. CORRECTED LABEL SHOULD READ 14,400 WITH 6,000 LB. AXLES.
NHTSA ID: 03V107000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 87
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 18, 2003
(Campaign #: R02156)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/GVWR INCORRECT
ON CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WAS PRINTED AT 13,500 LBS. WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 13,000 LBS.
NHTSA ID: 03V105000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 2003
(Campaign #: R02226)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/INCORRECT TIRE SIZE
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS 255/75R 22.5H WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING 255/70R 22.5H.
NHTSA ID: 03V101000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 112
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 2003
(Campaign #: R03008)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/PSI INCORRECT
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PSI RECORDED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS PSI AS 90 LBS FRONT AND 100 REAR. THE CORRECT INFORMATION SHOULD BE A PSI OF 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR.
NHTSA ID: 03V102000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 221
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 2003
(Campaign #: R02200)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/PSI INCORRECT
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED IN THE PRINTING OF THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS A FRONT PSI OF 105 FOR 255/70R22.5 SIZED TIRES WITH AN 11,000 LB FRONT AXLE. THE CORRECT PSI FOR 255/70R22.5 TIRES ON AN 11,000 LB FRONT AXLE SHOULD BE 115 PSI.
NHTSA ID: 03V104000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 544
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 5, 2003
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
MONACO/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
NHTSA ID: 03V068000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 5,361
Consequence Summary:
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO COACH AT 1-877-477-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 28, 2003
(Campaign #: R02240)
MONACO/CERTIFICATION LABEL/TIRE SIZE
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR SHOWING AN INCORRECT TIRE SIZE. THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE SHOULD BE LISTED AS 295/80RX22.5H, WITH A PSI OF 80.
NHTSA ID: 03V015000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
IF THE LABEL INFORMATION IS RELIED UPON BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, INCORRECT TIRES COULD BE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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