MONACO COACH LAPALMA 2000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V336000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MONACO COACH | LAPALMA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-27 | 2000-10-19 | 2000-10-27 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-27 - 2000-04-25
Manufacturers Involved: MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R000002
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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'.
