Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V081000 Reported March 1, 2005

Battery cable

Monaco Coach Corporation · Electrical System · 81 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V081000
Manufacturer Campaign
R04064
Manufacturer
Monaco Coach Corporation
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
81
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 1, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. the battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.

Safety Consequence

This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. if necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2005. owners may 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 05V081000 or campaign R04064.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V081000

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

What is recall 05V081000?

NHTSA recall 05V081000 was issued by Monaco Coach Corporation on March 1, 2005. It addresses: Battery cable. The recall affects approximately 81 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V081000 or the manufacturer campaign number R04064. 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.