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Vehicle recall 08V450000 · September 5, 2008

Safari Coach Cheetah, Beaver Coach Contessa and 1 more model

The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Monaco is recalling 238 my 2008-2009 safari cheetah, beaver contessa, and my 2009 monterey class a motorhomes equipped with C7 or C9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Monaco is working with caterpillar (please see 08E042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or monaco at 1-888-685-6545.
Notes
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V450000
Reported to NHTSA
September 5, 2008
Filed by
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Owner notification
September 5, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
238
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall 08V450000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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