The problem
On certain motor homes, the pigtail connectors connecting the soft touch ceiling light to the coach wiring harness were not installed during manufacture.
The risk
This omission could cause an overheating condition of the light and/or wire harness resulting in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install the pigtail connectors to the soft touch ceiling light. Owner notification is expected to begin during april 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Contacts
Monaco recall no. R04003. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Beaver Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V152000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.