- 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
2002 Monaco Coach Monarch Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in June 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Monarch year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Monaco Coach Monarch 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 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.
- The risk
- This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- As a result, the fuel line could become damage, and introduce the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Monaco Coach Monarch: every year compared
All Monarch years2002 Monaco Coach Monarch vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch | 1 | 6 | C | |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Knight | 19 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma | 11 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Monaco | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Cayman | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Signature | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch
Does the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch: recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008); trailer hitches (January 2007); lamp (March 2003); foundation components (October 2002) and more. 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 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 12, 2008 and the latest on February 12, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Monaco Coach Monarch 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 Monarch years have the most complaints?
2000 (2), 2002 (1), 2003 (1). See every Monaco Coach Monarch year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Monaco Coach 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