Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V002000 Reported April 28, 2003

Monaco/kaper ii/tail lights

Monaco Coach Corporation · Exterior Lighting · 663 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V002000
Manufacturer Campaign
R02176
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
663
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 28, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes, the taillight socket could fail and cause the taillight housing to melt.

Safety Consequence

If the taillight housing melted, it could leave the motor home without brake lights and taillights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new taillight socket and connector. owner notification began january 10, 2003. 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 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 03V002000 or campaign R02176.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V002000

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

What is recall 03V002000?

NHTSA recall 03V002000 was issued by Monaco Coach Corporation on April 28, 2003. It addresses: Monaco/kaper ii/tail lights. The recall affects approximately 663 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V002000 or the manufacturer campaign number R02176. 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.