1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
2 recalls — 7 complaints — 1 TSBs
03V166000 May 8, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROU... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONAC... Read more
97V094000 Jun 6, 1997
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS TO THE VEHICLE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS OR FRACTURES.
Consequence
A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF A FRAME TOWER CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON BOTH FRAME TOWERS AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. A GUSSET REINFORCEMENT WILL BE ADDED TO STRENGTHEN THE MAXIMUM STRESS POINT OF EACH FRAME TOWER.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2001
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS ON REAR DIESEL THAT REGULATES RPMS WOULD QUIT WHILE IN USE. THIS CAUSES MOTORHOME TO COME TO A DEAD STOP. HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES, BUT STILL IT REAPPEARS. HAD AN UPDATED VERSION PUT IT, BUT IT FAILED ALSO.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 1, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
FRONT WINDSHIELD MOVED A QUARTER OF AN INCH OUTWARD. CONSUMER FEARED THAT THE WHOLE WINDOW MIGHT COME OUT. *AK
PARKING BRAKE
May 8, 2000
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2000
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REP... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
May 8, 2000
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REP... Read more
EQUIPMENT
May 8, 2000
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 8, 2000
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REP... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
97503
Mar 30, 1999
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE POTENTIAL OF WATER ENTERING THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY ENTERING THE ENGINE. *TT
MONACO COACH DYNASTY — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MONACO COACH DYNASTY across all model years (1993–2011).
37
Total Recalls
40
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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