NHTSA Recall 04V598000: Water heater (equipment)
MONACO COACH CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 86 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Beaver Coach Santiam.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V598000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R04047 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER |
| Report received | December 23, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position. This design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into the interior of the motor home.
Safety risk
Exposure of the occupants to carbon monoxide could result in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the water heater with a 16 gallon atwood unit that has a different exhaust termination. The recall began march 25, 2005. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no,. R04047.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 04V598000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Beaver Coach Santiam | 2005 |
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor | 2005 |
| Holiday Rambler Scepter | 2004, 2005 |
| Monaco Coach Camelot | 2004, 2005 |
| Monaco Coach Diplomat | 2005 |
| Monaco Coach Knight | 2005 |
| Monaco Coach Windsor | 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.