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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V268📅 Jul 30, 2003

2002–2003 Safari Coach Trek recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The parking brake could be disengaged and allow the motor home to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
03V268000
Manufacturer recall #
R02246
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORP.
Vehicles affected
29
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-800-685-6545
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 21, 2003
Built
Apr 17, 2002 – Aug 19, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Monaco recall no. R02246.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 03V268 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 03V268?

2002–2003 Safari Coach Trek. 29 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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