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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2002 MONACO COACH Monarch Se?
- There are 12 recall(s) for the 2002 MONACO COACH Monarch Se, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 73063 [USA]: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
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. 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. monaco recall no. 08017.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 46779 [USA]: This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.
On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home. dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2007. Owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. Note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. The federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built. monaco recall no.R02206.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 64360 [USA]: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. 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 coach at 1-877-477-6226. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 1887 [USA]: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors. dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545. monaco recall no. R02175.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 15 [USA]: Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. the additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. the possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire.
On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis. dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. Owner notification began november 5, 2002. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 3002 [USA]: As a result, the fuel line could become damage, and introduce the risk of a fire.
Vehicle description: motor homes built on workhorse chassis. Specific floor plans at issue are 30d, 30pbd, 32pbd, 36dpd, 36pbd, 36wdd, and 37wdd. The supply and return line carrying gasoline to and from the engine, may have been improperly routed and/or secured on your workhorse gasoline chassis. dealers will inspect the fuel line routing, install additional means of securing the fuel line, if required, and/or replace the line if damage has occurred. Owner notification began september 5, 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 2006375 [Canada]: Structure
On certain motorhomes, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend down or fail. Hitch failure could allow the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle. Correction: dealers will install two pieces of angle steel; one to each side of the frame extension.
Recall 2004116 [Canada]: Brakes
On certain motorhomes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads and abs sensors. This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. Correction: dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necesary.
Recall 2003096 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
On certain vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or when the brake fluid is low. Correction: the brake warning indicator bulb from the right side indicator position must be transferred to the left side indicator position of the instrument cluster and the wire harness must be modified.
Recall 2003288 [Canada]: Structure
On certain vehicles, harsh road input from severe road surfaces, which can be enhanced by fatigued springs, bad shocks, or an over-loaded condition on the rear axle could result in the bottoming out of the suspension and amplification of the stress place on the floor truss network. The additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network support system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. The possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could lead to a fire. Correction: dealer will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair as needed.
Recall 2006375 [Canada]: Structure
On certain motorhomes, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend down or fail. Hitch failure could allow the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle. Correction: dealers will install two pieces of angle steel; one to each side of the frame extension.
Recall 2004116 [Canada]: Brakes
On certain motorhomes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads and abs sensors. This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. Correction: dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necesary.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
138 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: Generator exhaust pipe replacement. Service procedures and parts purchase order form. *tt
Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.Additional reports werenoted on the internet.The reports claim that the frame extension lower flange is cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.Monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.Odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.As a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and is recalling the subject vehicles. Monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. This investigation is closed.Odi believes that monacos actionaddresses the problem.Odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. Odi is unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco monarch. While driving 55 mph, the contact detected that the brakes were overheating. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The contact pulled over and noticed smoke coming from the front passenger side and rear wheels. The vehicle was towed. The brake and calipers were replaced eight times. The contact has all of the repair orders. The failure mileage was 6,200 and current mileage was 20,865. Updated 03-04-08 *bf the front wheel seal was leaking.