2001 Monaco Coach Executive Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On class a motor homes built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves, the valve may stick open when a high-pressure brake application is released.

Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace these valves. Meritor wabco is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 meritor wabco at 800-535-5560 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with tag axles. Welds used to secure the tag axle to the tag axle drive shaft loop could fail.

Risk: As a result, the tag axle tube could separate from the drive shaft loop, move out of alignment, and contact chassis components resulting in damage to the tire and chassis components. It may be possible for the tag axle to be torn from the control tower and separate from the motor home.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the welds, re-weld and add support gussets. Owner notification began october 18, 2001. 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.

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. 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 am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. The water pump controller cannot adequately handle current load which can result in overheating of the pump controller.

Risk: This creates a potential for a fire, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: Dealers will add a wire harness and relays to relieve the overload potential from the water pump controller. Owner notification began march 29, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. As the result of incorrect crimping of hydraulic line fittings, it is possible that one or more of the hydraulic hoses on the engine-cooling unit could become detached. This could allow hydraulic fluid to be sprayed in the engine compartment area.

Risk: This could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic hoses and their fittings.