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...
1998-2001 · 4 model years
Harney Renegade Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Harney Renegade across 4 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Renegade complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Renegade problems
Harney Renegade recalls 5
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." An internal diagnostic system in the abs may not...
Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Vehicle description: certain 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.
Vehicle description: 1999 and 2000 motor homes manufactured between april 2 and november 20, 1999, and equipped with abs systems with brake wiring harness part #2505168. The electrical connector which connects to the modulator was mis-wired causing the...
Latest Renegade complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 harney coach renegade rv. The contact stated that he experienced brake failure twelve times and had numerous repairs made to the vehicle since it was purchased. On one occasion, while driving at relatively low unknown speeds, the contact applied the brakes at a traffic light and they failed to engage causing the vehicle to proceed through a busy intersection. He shifted into neutral gear and utilized the jake brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer replaced the gear oil, wire tie, hubcaps,...
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brake pads, axle seals, abs sensor kit, brake fluid and the front caliper kit numerous times. The contact reviewed nhtsa recall campaign id number: 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components) and contacted the manufacturer (monaco). The manufacturer stated that monaco was under liquidation and was purchased by a new company who stated that they were not liable for monaco's assets and would not provide any assistance. The recall repair was not performed. The failure mileage was 2100 and the current mileage was 58,000. Updated 08/27/2010.*Lj the abs light illuminated. The brakes locked up, the parking brake wouldn't hold, the cooling fan was defective and the ignition switch was replaced. Updated 10/12/10
Rear axle seal was leaking. When repairing the seal, the mechanic saw the brake caliper was hitting the suspension bolt. When the brakes were applied the caliper pushed the rotor and hub out which caused the seal to leak. The axle could fail. A monaco corp. Mechanic said to relocate the caliper to the rear of the rotor. This solved the problem. *Tr
Abs failure and braking failure after recall repair. *Jb
The left rotor had a significant crack and the right rotor had signs of heat stress. *Nm there were problems with the calipers. The left rotor had significant crack and the right rotor had signs of heat stress. The front brakes overheated and the abs light came on and remained on. Recall# 02v278000. *Sc
While driving the trailer, hauling on six different occasions, and a tire blew out within a two week period. Each time consumer replaced the tire. There was nothing in the road. Tires and trailer had a defect.*Ak
BRAKE FAILURE, REPEATED ABS FAILURE. *AK
Questions about the Harney Renegade
Which Harney Renegade years have the most problems?
Which Harney Renegade years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Renegade years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Harney Renegade problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (6), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Harney Renegade have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Harney Renegade model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data