Monaco/water heater exhaust
Defect Summary
On certain motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position. this design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into the interior of the motor home.
Safety Consequence
Exposure of the occupants to carbon monoxide could result in injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the water heater with a 16 gallon atwood unit that has a different exhaust termination. the recall began march 25, 2005. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Monaco Coach Corporation or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 04V598000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V598000?
NHTSA recall 04V598000 was issued by Monaco Coach Corporation on December 23, 2004. It addresses: Monaco/water heater exhaust. The recall affects approximately 86 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V598000 or the manufacturer campaign number R04047. 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.