NHTSA Recall 03V166000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on . It affects 34 models including the Beaver Coach Contessa.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V166000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | May 8, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
Safety risk
If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V166000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Coach Contessa | 1998 |
| Beaver Coach Monterey | 1998 |
| Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder | 1998, 1999 |
| Beaver Contessa | 1999 |
| Beaver Marquis | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Beaver Monterey | 1997, 1999 |
| Beaver Patriot | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Admiral | 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite | 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite Limited | 1998 |
| Holiday Rambler Alumascape | 1998, 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Alumascape Deluxe | 1998 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 1998, 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Imperial | 1998, 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Navigator | 1999 |
| Holiday Rambler Vacationer | 1998, 1999 |
| McKenzie Medallion | 1998, 1999 |
| Monaco Coach Diplomat | 1998, 1999 |
| Monaco Coach Dynasty | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Monaco Coach Executive | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Monaco Coach Lapalma | 1999 |
| Monaco Coach Signature | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Monaco Coach Windsor | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Continental | 1998 |
| Safari Coach Desperado | 1999 |
| Safari Coach Eldorado | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Ivory | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Renegade | 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Sahara | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Serengeti | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Trek | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Safari Coach Zanzibar | 1998 |
| Safari Continental | 1997, 1999 |
| Safari Zanzibar | 1999 |
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.