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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V588000

2009 Monaco Knight | 2011 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2010 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2011 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2010 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2009 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2011 Monaco Coach Diplomat | 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel | 2010 Monaco Rv Admiral — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published November 24, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 17, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V588000, published November 24, 2010 and initiated November 17, 2010. Recalling firm: MONACO COACH CORPORATION; 2009 Monaco Knight | 2011 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2010 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2011 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2010 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2009 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2011 Monaco Coach Diplomat | 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel | 2010 Monaco Rv Admiral — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

What to do

NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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Recall details

Brand
MONACO
Model
KNIGHT
Manufacturer
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Lot
2009 MONACO KNIGHT | 2011 MONACO RV MONARCH | 2009 MONACO RV MONARCH | 2010 MONACO RV MONARCH | 2011 MONACO COACH CAYMAN | 2010 MONACO COACH CAYMAN | 2009 MONACO COACH CAYMAN | 2011 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT | 2008 SAFARI COACH SIMBA DIESEL | 2010 MONACO RV ADMIRAL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Monaco Knight | 2011 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2010 Monaco Rv Monarch | 2011 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2010 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2009 Monaco Coach Cayman | 2011 Monaco Coach Diplomat | 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel | 2010 Monaco Rv Admiral — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V588000 on November 24, 2010. Reported hazard: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

What should I do if I have this product?

NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MONACO. Model: KNIGHT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)