Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V278000 Reported October 22, 2002

Monaco/bosch/brake assemblies

Monaco Coach Corporation · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,581 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V278000
Manufacturer Campaign
R02175
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
8,581
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 22, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V278000 or campaign R02175.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V278000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V278000?

NHTSA recall 02V278000 was issued by Monaco Coach Corporation on October 22, 2002. It addresses: Monaco/bosch/brake assemblies. The recall affects approximately 8,581 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V278000 or the manufacturer campaign number R02175. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.