1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
The 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY, potentially affecting up to 1,329 vehicles.
Recall 97V094000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 1,329 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS TO THE VEHICLE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS OR FRACTURES.
Consequence: A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF A FRAME TOWER CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON BOTH FRAME TOWERS AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. A GUSSET REINFORCEMENT WILL BE ADDED TO STRENGTHEN THE MAXIMUM STRESS POINT OF EACH FRAME TOWER.
View full details →Recall 03V166000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: 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 THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS ON REAR DIESEL THAT REGULATES RPMS WOULD QUIT WHILE IN USE. THIS CAUSES MOTORHOME TO COME TO A DEAD STOP. HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES, BUT STILL IT REAPPEARS. HAD AN UPDATED VERSION PUT IT, BUT IT FAILED ALSO.*AK
FRONT WINDSHIELD MOVED A QUARTER OF AN INCH OUTWARD. CONSUMER FEARED THAT THE WHOLE WINDOW MIGHT COME OUT. *AK
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF THE INNER COOLER,RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. BRAKES CAN EASILY BE RELEASED
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF THE INNER COOLER,RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. BRAKES CAN EASILY BE RELEASED
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF THE INNER COOLER,RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. BRAKES CAN EASILY BE RELEASED
Safety Rating for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH DYNASTY
- 1993 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 0 complaints
- 1994 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 1 complaint
- 1995 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 0 complaints
- 1996 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 1 complaint
- 1997 MONACO COACH DYNASTY (current)
- 1998 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 0 complaints
- 1999 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 1 complaint
- 2000 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 3 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 11 complaints
- 2002 MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 0 complaints
Other MONACO COACH Models
- MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 86 total complaints
- MONACO COACH KNIGHT — 62 total complaints
- MONACO COACH CAYMAN — 59 total complaints
- MONACO COACH MONACO — 51 total complaints
- MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 33 total complaints
- MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 22 total complaints
- MONACO COACH HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 13 total complaints