Owners filed 5 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic › foundation components. It has been recalled 5 times.
Filed Jan 16, 20072,086 vehiclesMonaco Coach Corporation
Defect. 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.
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
Remedy. 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.
Electrical System06V227000
Filed Jun 23, 20062,582 vehiclesMonaco Coach Corporation
Defect. CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS,' AND NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V195000) AND WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp03V068000
Filed Mar 5, 20035,361 vehiclesMonaco Coach Corp.
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
Remedy. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components02V278000
Filed Oct 22, 20028,581 vehiclesMonaco Coach Corp.
Defect. 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.
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy. 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.
Structure02V237000
Filed Sep 9, 20026,223 vehiclesMonaco Coach Corp.
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
Remedy. 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.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Oct 8, 200830,000 milesGA
DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE ON 2003 WORKHORSE W-22 MOTORHOME CHASSIS LOCKED AFTER COMING DOWN STEEP GRADE. BRAKE RELEASED AFTER COOLING FOR ABOUT 20 OR 30 MINUTES. ABS LIGHT STAYS ON NOW MOST OF THE TIME. NO DAMAGE TO PADS OR ROTOR. THE BRAKE LOCKUP HAS NOT REPEATED SINCE. *TR
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components
Filed Apr 18, 200815,000 milesGA
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE STICKING AND OVERHEATING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED. IN FEBRUARY OF 2008, THE BRAKES OVERHEATED, WHICH CAUSED THE ABS TO FAIL AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES LOCK AND CAUSE THEM TO OVERHEAT, STICK, AND DRAG. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AND THREE SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS) WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Filed Feb 28, 200815,000 milesMI
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO COOL AND DROVE TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS AND 03V068000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING). THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES BEGAN DRAGGING AND OVERHEATING IN DECEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,344 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 04-02-08 *BF
ABS LIGHT PERIODICALLY WAS ILLUMINATED. JUST RETURNED FROM 7,000 MILE TRIP AND FIND THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS ARE BLUE AND HAVE CRACKS DEEP THROUGH THE ROTOR. I DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES AS BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN OUT. I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS NORMAL AND FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT. *TR
Electrical System
Filed Oct 5, 2004DC
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING OR STEERING WAS POSSIBLE. *BF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C. *SC JB
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Jan 16, 2007. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.