2003 Monaco Coach Monarch SE
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2003 Monaco Coach Monarch SE. Newest first.
On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2007. owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes IS march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. the federal ID label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built.
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will…
Risk and remedy
Risk
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Workhorse IS conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition IS in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began may 7, 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 coach at 1-877-477-6226.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Remedy
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.
On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. the affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on F53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on W-22…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. the additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. the possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. owner notification began november 5, 2002. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 monaco coach monarch SE. The contact stated the recreational vehicle was taken to the dealer to have nhtsa campaign ID number: service brakes, hydraulic: foundation repair performed. The repair did not correct the failure. The rotors also failed when the brakes were…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 monaco coach monarch SE. The contact stated the recreational vehicle was taken to the dealer to have nhtsa campaign ID number: service brakes, hydraulic: foundation repair performed. The repair did not correct the failure. The rotors also failed when the brakes were applied which also caused the brake pedal to extend to the floor while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who only replaced the passengers rear rotors and the ABS sensor. The drivers front, rear and passenger front rotors were not replaced. The rotors also overheated and cracked. The manufacturer stated they would not assist with the repairs because the recall was not related and did not cause the rotors to over heat or crack. The recreational vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current miles were 55,950.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater
TL* - the contact called regarding the 2003 monaco monarch SE. the contact stated that water leaked into the motor home. the contact stated that new seals were put in the motor home. carbon monoxide entered the vehicle due to the generator. the contact stated has not used the generator…
TL* - the contact called regarding the 2003 monaco monarch SE. the contact stated that water leaked into the motor home. the contact stated that new seals were put in the motor home. carbon monoxide entered the vehicle due to the generator. the contact stated has not used the generator since 8/03. the failure mileage was 4300. The contact stated the unit was built poorly, and he felt unsafe traveling in the motor home. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Tow hitch/frame failure
Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange IS cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a…
Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange IS cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.as a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and IS recalling the subject vehicles. Monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. This investigation IS closed.odi believes that monaco's actionaddresses the problem.odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. Odi IS unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered.
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