NHTSA Recall 03V002000
Filed by MONACO COACH CORPORATION. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2003-04-28. An estimated 663 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TAILLIGHT SOCKET COULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING TO MELT.
Risk
IF THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING MELTED, IT COULD LEAVE THE MOTOR HOME WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: R02176
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).