2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR
The 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR, potentially affecting up to 18,272 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 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 WINDSOR
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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
A LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT COVERS SUN VISOR FELL INTO THE DRIVER'S LAP WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER'S SIDE SUN VISOR MAY FALL NEXT. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS POORLY DESIGNED. ALSO, DRIVER COULD NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD WAS NOT VISIBLE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO LIGHTS.*AK
A LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT COVERS SUN VISOR FELL INTO THE DRIVER'S LAP WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER'S SIDE SUN VISOR MAY FALL NEXT. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS POORLY DESIGNED. ALSO, DRIVER COULD NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD WAS NOT VISIBLE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO LIGHTS.*AK
CONSUMER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT DEALERSHIP NEVER CALLS BACK. MR. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSI113 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP SUPPLY VALVE. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SUPPLY VALVE IS REQUIRED TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WATER PUMP OPERATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH WINDSOR
- 1997 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 0 complaints
- 1998 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 0 complaints
- 1999 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 0 complaints
- 2000 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 19 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH WINDSOR (current)
- 2002 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 6 complaints
- 2003 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 0 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 3 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 0 complaints
- 2006 MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 1 complaint
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- MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 22 total complaints
- MONACO COACH HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 13 total complaints