NHTSA recall 02V278000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Beaver Contessa and 26 more
Reported Oct 22, 20028,581 vehicles affectedMONACO COACH CORP.Maker’s number R02175Built Apr 10, 1998 – Sep 3, 2002
The defect
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.
The risk
This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.