2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
The 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE, potentially affecting up to 18,949 vehicles.
Recall 08V257000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 8,587 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V328000 — SUSPENSION
| 677 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLES. WELDS USED TO SECURE THE TAG AXLE TO THE TAG AXLE DRIVE SHAFT LOOP COULD FAIL.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V019000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 409 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V128005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 3,320 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 02V013001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 5,956 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE. THE CONTACT HEARD ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAG AXLE HAD FRACTURED IN THREE SPOTS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V328000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ADDRESS ANY RECALL REPAIRS PRIOR TO 2015 WHEN THEY PURCHASED MONACO. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT I SUDDENLY LOST MY HEADLIGHTS. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE 20 AMP HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT IS FED DIRECTLY INTO AN SM209 CONTROLLER THROUGH LIGHT GAUGE WIRING (20 AMPS REQUIRES THE USE OF 12 GA.) VIA A FLIMSY LIGHT DUTY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT POSITION J12. THIS CONNECTION FRIED AT THE CONNECTOR DAMAGING THE CONTROLLER AND DIRECTLY CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL BLOGS I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HAVING DRIVEN DOWN SEVERAL PITCH-BLACK STRETCHES OF HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I COULD HAVE FLOWN OFF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO VISIBILITY. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEM. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
109 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
SUBJECT REGARDING REFRIGERATOR VENTING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 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 — 2 complaints
- 1998 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 0 complaints
- 1999 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 1 complaint
- 2000 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 5 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE (current)
- 2002 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 3 complaints
- 2003 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 0 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 0 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 1 complaint
- 2006 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 8 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