2001 Monaco Coach Windsor Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 6, 2008 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Windsor years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Monaco Coach Windsor. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Windsor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 21,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Monaco Coach Windsor problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2 · ~21,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~30,000 mi
Tires1 · ~22,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other267%21,000——
Electrical System133%30,000——
Tires133%22,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Monaco Coach Windsor recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V257000 · 8,587 vehicles

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 linkagesJan 7, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V013001 · 5,956 vehicles

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.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyApr 30, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V128005 · 3,320 vehicles

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 otherJan 23, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V019000 · 409 vehicles

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.

Relatively new goodyear tires (22,000 miles), inflated to 116 lbs per mfg instructions. Speed 65 mph. 33,000 lb monaco motor home. Traveling east on interstate 59 in meridian, ms, left front tire on 38 ft monoco motor home exploded. Crossed center divider and westbound lanes of i-59. No apparent…

Tires · received Jul 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10080989

A large piece of plastic that covers sun visor fell into the driver's lap while driving the vehicle. Passenger's side sun visor may fall next. Mechanic said it was poorly designed. Also, driver could not drive at night because the electrical circuit board was not visible because there were no…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 29, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10041916

Consumer made several attempts to make an appointment, but dealership never calls back. Mr. *jb

Unknown or Other · received Oct 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8020610

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Monaco Coach Windsor?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, tires problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Monaco Coach Windsor?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 Monaco Coach Windsor a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windsor model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.