2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
5 recalls, 2 complaints - 3 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.
02V013001 Jan 7, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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... Read more
01V328000 Oct 11, 2001
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLES. WELDS USED TO SECURE THE TAG AXLE TO THE TAG AXLE DRIVE SHAFT LOOP COULD FAIL.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
01V128005 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
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 CONTAC... Read more
01V019000 Jan 23, 2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jun 18, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
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 REF... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 30, 2014
Incident date: Dec 23, 2014
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... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
TSI113
Aug 6, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP SUPPLY VALVE. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SUPPLY VALVE IS REQUIRED TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WATER PUMP OPERATION. *TT
TSI113
Aug 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING RESTRICTED FLOW TO WATER PUMP. *NLM
109
Dec 1, 2000
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
SUBJECT REGARDING REFRIGERATOR VENTING. *TT
MONACO COACH SIGNATURE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MONACO COACH SIGNATURE across all model years (1997, 2011).
33
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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