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Recall 03V-166: 1999 Beaver Contessa, 1997–1999 Beaver Marquis and 32 more

MONACO COACH CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2003.

NHTSA number
03V-166
Report date
May 8, 2003
Vehicles affected
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Owners notified
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The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMONACO COACH CORP.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V166000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Beaver Contessa1999All years
Beaver Marquis1997, 1998, 1999All years
Beaver Monterey1997, 1999All years
Beaver Patriot1997, 1998, 1999All years
Beaver Coach Contessa1998All years
Beaver Coach Monterey1998All years
Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder1998, 1999All years
Holiday Rambler Admiral1999All years
Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite1999All years
Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite Limited1998All years
Holiday Rambler Alumascape1998, 1999All years
Holiday Rambler Alumascape Deluxe1998All years
Holiday Rambler Endeavor1998, 1999All years
Holiday Rambler Imperial1998, 1999All years
Holiday Rambler Navigator1999All years
Holiday Rambler Vacationer1998, 1999All years
Mckenzie Medallion1998, 1999All years
Monaco Coach Diplomat1998, 1999All years
Monaco Coach Dynasty1997, 1998, 1999All years
Monaco Coach Executive1997, 1998, 1999All years
Monaco Coach Lapalma1999All years
Monaco Coach Signature1997, 1998, 1999All years
Monaco Coach Windsor1997, 1998, 1999All years
Safari Continental1997, 1999All years
Safari Zanzibar1999All years
Safari Coach Continental1998All years
Safari Coach Desperado1999All years
Safari Coach Eldorado1997, 1998, 1999All years
Safari Coach Ivory1997, 1998, 1999All years
Safari Coach Renegade1998, 1999All years
Safari Coach Sahara1997, 1998, 1999All years
Safari Coach Serengeti1997, 1998, 1999All years
Safari Coach Trek1997, 1998, 1999All years
Safari Coach Zanzibar1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-166?

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.

How is recall 03V-166 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.