Vehicle recall 03V166000 · May 8, 2003
Monaco Coach Dynasty, Safari Coach Eldorado and 32 more models
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200LR and 1200RIM, these refrigerators can experience low…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200LR and 1200RIM, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
- Consequence
- If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V166000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2003
- Filed by
- MONACO COACH CORP.
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Beaver Contessa (1999): 1999
- Beaver Marquis (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Beaver Monterey (1997, 1999): 1999, 1997
- Beaver Patriot (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Beaver Coach Contessa (1998): 1998
- Beaver Coach Monterey (1998): 1998
- Beaver Coach Patriot Thunder (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Holiday Rambler Admiral (1999): 1999
- Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite (1999): 1999
- Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite Limited (1998): 1998
- Holiday Rambler Alumascape (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Holiday Rambler Alumascape Deluxe (1998): 1998
- Holiday Rambler Endeavor (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Holiday Rambler Imperial (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Holiday Rambler Navigator (1999): 1999
- Holiday Rambler Vacationer (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Mckenzie Medallion (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Monaco Coach Diplomat (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Monaco Coach Dynasty (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Monaco Coach Executive (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Monaco Coach Lapalma (1999): 1999
- Monaco Coach Signature (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Monaco Coach Windsor (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Safari Continental (1997, 1999): 1999, 1997
- Safari Zanzibar (1999): 1999
- Safari Coach Continental (1998): 1998
- Safari Coach Desperado (1999): 1999
- Safari Coach Eldorado (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Safari Coach Ivory (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Safari Coach Renegade (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Safari Coach Sahara (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Safari Coach Serengeti (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Safari Coach Trek (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Safari Coach Zanzibar (1998): 1998
Has your Beaver been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Beaver dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.