2008–2009 Beaver Coach Contessa, 2009 Beaver Coach Monterey, 2008–2009 Safari Coach Cheetah Recall: Engine and Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 08V450000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 5, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
MONACO IS RECALLING 238 MY 2008-2009 SAFARI CHEETAH, BEAVER CONTESSA, AND MY 2009 MONTEREY CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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MONACO IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT-1-800-447-4986 OR MONACO AT 1-888-685-6545.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Coach | Contessa | 2008, 2009 |
| Beaver Coach | Monterey | 2009 |
| Safari Coach | Cheetah | 2008, 2009 |
Related recalls
More Beaver Coach Contessa recalls
- 2008–2010 Beaver Coach Contessa and 10 other models — Electrical System
- 2009–2010 Beaver Coach Contessa and 16 other models — Visibility
- 2008–2010 Beaver Coach Contessa and 15 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- 2008–2009 Beaver Coach Contessa and 13 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- 1999–2001 Beaver Coach Contessa and 30 other models — Equipment
Other campaigns involving Beaver Coach vehicles
- 2008 Beaver Coach Marquis and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING…
- 2007–2008 Beaver Coach Contessa and 13 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER…
- 2000–2002 Beaver Coach Contessa and 19 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V450000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.