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.
1997-2006 · 10 model years
Monaco Coach Windsor Problems by year
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Monaco Coach Windsor across 10 model years, and it has 16 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 16
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Windsor 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 Windsor problems
Monaco Coach Windsor recalls 16
On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
On certain motor homes, the headlight switch in the front electrical box/firewall can overload.
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
On certain motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position. This design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into...
On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.
On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Certain motor homes had a water line (thermoid value-flex/gs) installed to the aqua-hot heating system unit ("aqua hot") when a fuel line should have been used.
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems," and no. 210 "Seat belt assembly anchorages." The seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.
On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from...
On certain motor homes, the taillight socket could fail and cause the taillight housing to melt.
Latest Windsor complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 monaco coach windsor rv. While the motor home was parked, a puddle of fuel was discovered underneath the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line connected to the number three fuel injector had cracked and caused fuel to leak out. The fuel line was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Had two goodyear g 670, size 295 80r 22.5, Tires blow out on ,my motorhome. The first tire blew out on labor day 2009 and the second the following july 2010. Both tires had to be replaced --i actually replaced all 6 of those tires for fear of more blowouts. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco windsor coach. The contact stated that the vehicle is dangerous because it exceeds the legal weight limit on the front axle. The legal weight limit is 18,000 lbs. And the vehicle has between 20,000-23,000 lbs. The contact reported this to the dealer and to monaco, but was not offered any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
While traveling in my motor home with a cummins isl-400 diesel engine a high pressure fuel line feeding the common rail injector system cracked and leaked fuel throughout the engine compartment including the exhaust system. When repaired at the cummins service center in el cajon, ca, they said that this was a problem with the isl engine and that there was a "fix" to the problem. After replacing the cracked fuel line they also installed a support bracket for the fuel lime that should prevent vibrations thus...
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eliminating cracking of the line. My question is, if they know about the problem why hasn't a recall been issued to install the support bracket to prevent cracking and fuel leaks which could lead to possible fires in the engine compartment??? I was really surprised that there wasn't a fire with all the fuel that leaked over the hot exhaust system. *Jb
O4 monaco windsor with 19095 miles air breaks came on while driving, caused front brake acuator to freeze and burn out pads and disk,may have been on fire, everything charred. All unknown to driver till unit swing to left hard when brakes applied. Monaco answer to problem " have all brake components taken apart, cleaned and lubricated each year!! *Jb
Relatively new goodyear tires (22,000 miles), inflated to 116 lbs per mfg instructions. Speed 65 mph. 33,000 Lb monaco motor home. Traveling east on interstate 59 in meridian, ms, left front tire on 38 ft monoco motor home exploded. Crossed center divider and westbound lanes of i-59. No apparent cause for blow-out. Motor home received some damage. Replaced tire and continued trip at much reduced speed. Approximately 150 miles further in smyrna, ga, right front tire exploded. Again tire pressure 116 lbs, speed...
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approximately 50-55 mph. Vehicle hit guard rail causing more extensive damage. No apparent cause for blow-out. These tires were the subject of a goodyear/monaco private recall due to "users reducing tire pressure to obtain a better ride". The subject tires were inflated to full mfg recommended pressure. Goodyear replaced all six tires on the vehicle with new heavier duty tires and stated, "monaco used under rated tires on this vehicle". Continuing problem: the new heavier duty tires that goodyear has been providing only have 3/8" clearance from the rear vehicle suspension. There are probably hundreds of these motor homes with both the older "under-rated" tires and new heavy duty tires with minimal clearance on the road at this time. *La
Questions about the Monaco Coach Windsor
Which Monaco Coach Windsor years have the most problems?
Which Monaco Coach Windsor years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Monaco Coach Windsor problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (7), transmission & drivetrain (3), electrical system (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Monaco Coach Windsor have?
NHTSA lists 16 recalls across all Monaco Coach Windsor 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