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NHTSARecalled Apr 18, 2008 · #08V179000

OPTIONAL INVERTER NOT PROTECTED BY A FUSE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

MONACO IS RECALLING 811 MONARCH, LAPALMA REAR GAS AND LAPALMA DIESEL, HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL, VACATIONER REAR GAS AND VACATIONER DIESEL AND SAFARI SIMBA MOTOR HOMES WITH THE INVERTER OPTION. THE OPTIONAL INVERTER IS NOT PROTECTED BY A FUSE AS THE RESULT OF A PRODUCTION ERROR. THE FUSE SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IN THE REAR OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME BETWEEN THE BATTERY SOURCE AND THE INVERTER. THE INVERTER IS TO BE A PROTECTED APPLIANCE BY CODE REQUIREMENT. WITH NO FUSE INSTALLED, A VEHICLE FIRE MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE OF THE INVERTER.

Product details

Product
OPTIONAL INVERTER NOT PROTECTED BY A FUSE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 125AMP FUSE TO PROTECT THE INVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

View the official CPSC notice