NHTSA Recall 04V476000: Water heater (equipment)
MONACO COACH CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Holiday Rambler Imperial.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V476000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R04049 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER |
| Report received | October 1, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.
Safety risk
This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Remedy
For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. For the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. The additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home. The recall began on october 27, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no.r04049.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 04V476000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Imperial | 2003, 2004 |
| Holiday Rambler Scepter | 2005 |
| Monaco Coach Camelot | 2005 |
| Monaco Coach Windsor | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Safari Coach Gazelle | 2005 |
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.