- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Monaco Coach Executive Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Monaco Coach Executive have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in June 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Executive year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Monaco Coach Executive recalls 6
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 800-535-5560 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with tag axles. Welds used to secure the tag axle to the tag axle drive shaft loop could fail.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- 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 contact am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This creates a potential for a fire, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: class a motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. As the result of incorrect crimping of hydraulic line fittings, it is possible that one or more of the hydraulic hoses on the engine-cooling unit could become detached. This could allow hydraulic fluid to be sprayed in the engine compartment area.
- The risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic hoses and their fittings.
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Monaco Coach Executive: every year compared
All Executive years2001 Monaco Coach Executive vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Monaco Coach Executive | 0 | 6 | F | |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Knight | 13 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat | 6 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Monaco | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE | 5 | 3 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma | 5 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Dynasty | 4 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Windsor | 3 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Monaco Coach Signature | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Monaco Coach Executive
Does the 2001 Monaco Coach Executive have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2001 Monaco Coach Executive: recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008); controls, pedals and linkages (January 2002); suspension (October 2001); buckle assembly (April 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Monaco Coach Executive had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Monaco Coach Executive a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Monaco Coach Executive year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Monaco Coach Executive years have the most complaints?
1999 (3), 2004 (1), 2006 (1). See every Monaco Coach Executive year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Monaco Coach Executive 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