NHTSA Recall 03V068000: Lamp (service brakes)
MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,361 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Holiday Rambler Admiral.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V068000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › LAMP |
| Report received | March 5, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 7, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Safety risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226.
Notes
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 03V068000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Admiral | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Holiday Rambler Admiral SE | 2002, 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Holiday Rambler Traveler | 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler Vacationer | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Lapalma | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Monarch | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Monaco Coach Monarch SE | 2002, 2003 |
| Monaco Coach Socialite | 2001, 2002 |
| Safari Coach Trek | 2003 |
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.