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NHTSA recall 01V018000

Fuel System, Other · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

January 23, 2001report date
491units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Fifth wheel trailers. The routing of the liquid propane gas (lpg) line was inadvertently installed in the sidewall of the slideout. If the recreational vehicle is operated with the line improperly installed, there is the risk of premature failure due to abrasion, or puncture of the lpg line, which could lead to release of lpg in the recreational vehicle.

Why it matters: The release of the lpg inside the vehicle could lead to an explosion in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

The fix: Dealers will replace the refrigerator lpg line, and if mounted in the slideout, the stove lpg line. The new line(s) will be routed in a way that makes them accessible the entire run to the appliance. Owner notification began March 29, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite, 2000 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite, 2000 Holiday Rambler Alumascape, 2001 Holiday Rambler Alumascape, 1999 Holiday Rambler Imperial, 2000 Holiday Rambler Imperial, 2001 Holiday Rambler Presidential.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V018000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.