NHTSA Recall 02V278000: Foundation components (service brakes)
MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,581 vehicles. It affects 27 models including the Beaver Coach Contessa.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02175 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Report received | October 22, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.
Safety risk
This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R02175.customers can 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 02V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Coach Contessa | 1998 |
| Beaver Coach Monterey | 1998 |
| Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Beaver Contessa | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Beaver Monterey | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Beaver Patriot | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Harney Renegade | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Holiday Rambler Admiral | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Holiday Rambler Admiral SE | 2002, 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler Neptune | 2002, 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler Vacationer | 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Cayman | 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Knight | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Lapalma | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Monarch | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Monaco Coach Monarch SE | 2002, 2003 |
| Safari Cheetah | 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Coach Cheetah | 2002 |
| Safari Coach Continental | 1998 |
| Safari Coach Panther | 2001 |
| Safari Coach Sahara | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Safari Coach Serengeti | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Safari Coach Trek | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Safari Coach Trek Sport | 2002 |
| Safari Continental | 1999, 2000 |
| Safari Zanzibar | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.