NHTSA Recall 08V179000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
MONACO COACH CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 648 vehicles. It affects 2007 Monaco Coach Monarch.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V179000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08001 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | April 18, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 19, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Monaco is recalling 811 monarch, lapalma rear gas and lapalma diesel, holiday rambler admiral, vacationer rear gas and vacationer diesel and safari simba motor homes with the inverter option. The optional inverter is not protected by a fuse as the result of a production error. The fuse should be installed in the battery compartment in the rear of the passenger side of the motor home between the battery source and the inverter. The inverter is to be a protected appliance by code requirement.
Safety risk
With no fuse installed, a vehicle fire may result from failure of the inverter.
Remedy
Dealers will install a 125amp fuse to protect the inverter free of charge. The recall began on august 19, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
Monaco recall no. R08001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V179000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Monaco Coach Monarch | 2007 |
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.