2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monarch SE years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE. That is the most of any Monarch SE model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 9,200 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 9,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Problem: Monaco is recalling 202 my 2006 monarch se, my 2009 riptide, my 2006 holiday rambler admiral se, my 2007-2009 arista, my 2007-2009 safari passage, my 2006 simba and trek gas, and my 2006-2007 r-vision trail-lite and trail-aire motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Monaco is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Steering
Problem: Certain motor home chassis built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Left suspension rear trailing arm broke on my 2006 monaco cheetah safari rv, this caused sifting of the rear axle, which resulted in loss of suspension. This caused the motor home to sway and track sideways. Had to order new parts from factory and was advised that both left & rear sides would have…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). We have a monaco simba 2006 rv. Monaco sent out a recall letter march 2009 regarding brakes. They indicated it was dangerous to drive and the parts for the repair would be at dealerships. As of this writing…
Other Monaco Coach Monarch SE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 Monarch SE | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Monarch SE | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 Monarch SE | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 Monarch SE | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monarch SE model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.