1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
The 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE, potentially affecting up to 0 vehicles.
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 SIGNATURE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORHOME/RV HAS A DIESEL FIRED COOLANT HEATER. THE UNIT IS IN A STORAGE SPACE OF THE COACH. THE UNIT LEAKS FUEL INTO THIS INTERIOR SPACE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE IS A FIRE HAZARD. THE MANUFACTURE CLAIMS OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM (NHTSA 02X003000). I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE OEM REFUSES TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT PART. *TR
RV COACH TAG AXLE SHEARED OFF HIS WELDMENT AND SEPARATED DURING PARKING MANEUVER, WHICH DISCONNECTED THE WHEELS FROM COACH AND MADE IT INOPERABLE, IF SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE COACH WOULD HAVE CRASHED AND BODILY HARM OR DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. PARTS STILL HANGING OF COACH. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
- 1997 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE (current)
- 1998 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 0 complaints
- 1999 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 1 complaint
- 2000 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 5 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 2 complaints
- 2002 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 3 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 DYNASTY — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 33 total complaints
- MONACO COACH HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 13 total complaints