2003 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
3 recalls — 7 complaints — 2 TSBs
08V257000 Jun 5, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
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.
05V223000 May 13, 2005
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS (BURNER TUBES) WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
04V239000 Jun 2, 2004
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER WAS INSTALLED UNDER THE SLIDE-OUT, WHICH MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR FUMES TO ENTER THE COACH WHEN THE WATER HEATER IS LIT AND THE COACH IS PARKED WITH THE SLIDE-OUT EXTENDED.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE FUMES TO COME UP INSIDE THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WATER HEATER TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| TIRES:VALVE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 19, 2018
Incident date: Jan 12, 2018
WE HAD A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE DUE TO A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ON JAN 12, 2018, LESS THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER SERVICE HAD BEEN HAD BEEN COMPLETED AT CUMMINS CROSSPOINT ON OCT 18, 2017. CUMMINS HAD REPLACED THE ENGINE HARNESS ON THE ISL-400 ENGINE OF OUR MONACO MOTORHOME AS A RESULT OF AN EARLIER FUEL ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 19, 2018
Incident date: Jan 12, 2018
WE HAD A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE DUE TO A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ON JAN 12, 2018, LESS THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER SERVICE HAD BEEN HAD BEEN COMPLETED AT CUMMINS CROSSPOINT ON OCT 18, 2017. CUMMINS HAD REPLACED THE ENGINE HARNESS ON THE ISL-400 ENGINE OF OUR MONACO MOTORHOME AS A RESULT OF AN EARLIER FUEL ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 19, 2018
Incident date: Jan 12, 2018
WE HAD A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE DUE TO A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK ON JAN 12, 2018, LESS THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER SERVICE HAD BEEN HAD BEEN COMPLETED AT CUMMINS CROSSPOINT ON OCT 18, 2017. CUMMINS HAD REPLACED THE ENGINE HARNESS ON THE ISL-400 ENGINE OF OUR MONACO MOTORHOME AS A RESULT OF AN EARLIER FUEL ... Read more
TIRES
Jul 14, 2012
Incident date: Mar 19, 2012
GOODYEAR G670 RV TIRE: "RIVERING"- TYPE TREAD WEAR LEADS TO STEERING PULL AFTER LESS THAN 25,000 MILES OF USE. FRONT TIRES SHOWED RIVERING (WEAR BETWEEN 1ST AND SECOND TREADS) AFTER ABOUT 24,000 MILES. AS RIVERING BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED, THE STEERING PULL/DRIFT QUICKLY BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED. SWA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 13, 2010
Incident date: Dec 6, 2010
WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM NORCOLD REGARDING THE 1200 SERIES REFRIGERATOR IN OUR RV. THE RECALL LETTER HAS TO DO WITH A TEMPERATURE SENSOR. I CALLED THE PHONE NUMBER IN THE NORCOLD LETTER (800 767 9101) AND THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT MY REFRIGERATOR WAS PART OF THE RECALL, EVEN THOUG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 2, 2006
Incident date: Feb 2, 2006
BRAKE CALIPER BOLT CAUSES TIRE DEFLATION THE BOLT (CAP SCREW) ON TOP OF THE FRONT LEFT CALIPER ON MY 2003 MONACO DYNASTY SLOWLY CAME LOOSE. AFTER BACKING OUT APPROX 1/4" - 3/8" IT STARTED TO SHAVE A NOTCH INTO THE TIRE VALVE. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SLOW LEAK (LESS THAN 1 PSI IN A DAY); AFTER A FEW ... Read more
TIRES:VALVE
Apr 2, 2006
Incident date: Feb 2, 2006
BRAKE CALIPER BOLT CAUSES TIRE DEFLATION THE BOLT (CAP SCREW) ON TOP OF THE FRONT LEFT CALIPER ON MY 2003 MONACO DYNASTY SLOWLY CAME LOOSE. AFTER BACKING OUT APPROX 1/4" - 3/8" IT STARTED TO SHAVE A NOTCH INTO THE TIRE VALVE. AT FIRST THERE WAS A SLOW LEAK (LESS THAN 1 PSI IN A DAY); AFTER A FEW ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
125
Jan 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MAY RUB ON THE ELECTRICAL BOX. *TT
130
Aug 30, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RELOCATION OF THE ISL 400HP ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR, TO PREVENT INACCURATE READINGS. *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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