- The problem
- The emergency brake cable may become frayed or bound up on the heat shield of the propane tank mounting brackets. Consequence of defect: emergency brakes could become inoperative.
- The fix
- Reroute emergency brake cable to prevent contact with heat shield of the propane tank mounting bracket.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Eldorado Monarch Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1983 Eldorado Monarch with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1985 for the linkage and cable. For comparison, the 1984 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Eldorado Monarch problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1983 Eldorado Monarch recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1983 Eldorado Monarch
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On august 20th 2007 while traveling at 60 mph in a 27 foot motorhome, the right front tire exploded. It was a general ameri 550 ms 235/85/r16. This tire was 90 % new with no weather checks, bulges or any damage. It was inflated to 70lbs. I have never had this happen before and I run a school bus fleet and drive a lot. I had it replaced with a general ameri trac. Then, on sept 30, 2007 at about 8:00 p.M. On i-75 by gaylord, mi. At about 65 mph. The right rear inside dual blew apart giving several people some...
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frightful moments. In both cases, the tread separated from the belts and the tire blew apart. I am now concerned about the remaining tires. Although they look to be in excellent shape, so did the ones that blew apart. I contacted general tire to see if there was a problem with the tires and they (jose) will only give me the run around and not say if something is wrong or not. I am very concerned with the other tires and I am hesitant to use the cruise control. Do I have any recourse or can anyone tell me if there is a known problem with these tires, (two blow-outs within about 300 miles of each other. And I always check them when we stop) *jb
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All Monarch yearsQuestions about the 1983 Eldorado Monarch
Does the 1983 Eldorado Monarch have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Eldorado Monarch: linkage and cable (May 1985). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Eldorado Monarch?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Eldorado Monarch had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 3, 2007 and the latest on October 3, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1983 Eldorado Monarch has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data