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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 02V278📅 Oct 23, 2002

2000–2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador & 2000–2003 Monaco Coach Knight + 22 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that CAN lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.

💥 The risk

This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V278000
Manufacturer recall #
R02175
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,581
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Owner phone
1-800-685-6545
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 18, 2004
Built
Apr 10, 1998 – Sep 3, 2002
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Monaco recall no. R02175.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V278 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V278?

2000–2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador & 2000–2003 Monaco Coach Knight + 22 more. 8,581 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Beaver dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-685-6545.