NHTSA Recall 08V450000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V450000; Date: Sep. 5, 2008
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Beaver Coach Contessa; 2009 Beaver Coach Contessa; 2009 Beaver Coach Monterey; 2008 Safari Coach Cheetah; 2009 Safari Coach Cheetah
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Monaco Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 238
Recall Summary:
Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
How to Fix:
Monaco is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or monaco at 1-888-685-6545.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 2008
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