NHTSA Recall 00V336000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V336000; Date: Oct. 19, 2000
Subsequent filling of the gas tank could allow fumes to rise into the water heater possibly resulting in a fire if the water heater is operating on liquid propane gas.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Monaco Coach Lapalma
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Monaco Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes produced on Ford chassis. As a result of incorrect installation of the gas tank, the gas fill door for filling the gas tank is located within three feet of the water heater. This is in violation of rvia code, section 2. 6. 3. 3.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the fuel tank for reversal, replacement of the fender with the incorrect fuel fill, and installation of a new fill assembly on the opposite side fender.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2000. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 2000
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