NHTSA Recall 00V336000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45 vehicles. It affects 2000 Monaco Coach Lapalma.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V336000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R000002 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 19, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V336000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Monaco Coach Lapalma | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.