Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components (Holiday Rambler, Safari Coach and SAFARI and 4 more)
Vehicle recall 02V-278. NHTSA received MONACO COACH CORP.’s report on Oct 22, 2002.
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The short answer
NHTSA received MONACO COACH CORP.’s report on Oct 22, 2002. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: MONACO RECALL NO. R02175.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 8,581 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- Holiday Rambler Ambassadorand 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Pantherand 2001, before the model years listed here
- Safari Continentaland 1999 and 2000, before the model years listed here
- Holiday Rambler Admiraland 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Beaver Coach Montereyand 1998, before the model years listed here
- Beaver Montereyand 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Holiday Rambler Neptuneand 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Holiday Rambler Vacationerand 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Monaco Coach Lapalmaand 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Monaco Coach Knightand 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Harney Renegadeand 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, before the model years listed here
- Beaver Coach Patriot Thunderand 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Serengetiand 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, before the model years listed here
- Beaver Patriotand 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Beaver Coach Contessaand 1998, before the model years listed here
- Beaver Contessaand 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Holiday Rambler Admiral SEand 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Monaco Coach Monarch SEand 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Monaco Coach Monarchand 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Safari Zanzibarand 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Trekand 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Saharaand 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
- Safari Cheetahand 2000 and 2001, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Cheetahand 2002, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Trek Sportand 2002, before the model years listed here
- Monaco Coach Caymanand 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
- Safari Coach Continentaland 1998, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by MONACO COACH CORP..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.