2001 Monaco Coach Signature Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Signature years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Monaco Coach Signature. That ranks 2nd out of 15 Signature model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Monaco Coach Signature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Monaco Coach Signature recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
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.
Suspension
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
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.
Unknown or other
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 monaco coach signature. The contact heard abnormal noises coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the tag axle had fractured in three spots. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 01v328000 (suspension); however, the manufacturer…
While driving at night i suddenly lost my headlights. Upon closer examination the 20 amp headlight circuit is fed directly into an sm209 controller through light gauge wiring (20 amps requires the use of 12 ga.) via a flimsy light duty electrical connector at position j12. This connection fried at…
Other Monaco Coach Signature years
← 2000 Signature · 2002 Signature →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Signature | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Signature | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Signature | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Signature | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Signature | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Signature | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 Signature | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 Signature | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 Signature | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Signature | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Monaco Coach Signature?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Monaco Coach Signature?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Monaco Coach Signature a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Signature model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.