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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 5 of 14 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Equipment. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
14 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2001
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesStructure
WHILE DRIVING THE COACH LOST ALL POWER, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AFTER STOPPING, CONSUMER CONTACED THE MONACO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WITHOUT ANY CROSS EXAMINATION THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A WEAK RELAY, A NEW RELAY WAS SHIPPED TO CONSUMER AND WAS INSTALLED, WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLE…
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WHILE DRIVING THE COACH LOST ALL POWER, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AFTER STOPPING, CONSUMER CONTACED THE MONACO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WITHOUT ANY CROSS EXAMINATION THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A WEAK RELAY, A NEW RELAY WAS SHIPPED TO CONSUMER AND WAS INSTALLED, WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER ALSO STATES WHILE PARKED AND CONNECTED TO SHORE POWER, THE INVERTER CHARGING SYSTEM OVERCHARGES THE BATTERIES TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BATTERY WATER BOILS OUT, AND THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT, CONSUMER STATES FOUR INVERTERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH NO CHANGE IN OPERATION, THE OVERCHARGING PUTS IN EXCESS OF 15 VDC TO ALL SYSTEMS WITH THE RESULT THAT SEVERAL CASES OF SHORTS AND BURNOUTS HAVE OCCURED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.*YH
NHTSA ODI #561987
Mileage unknown · Nov 15, 2000
Unknown Or Other
DURING TRAVEL THE EXPANDING ROOM SLIDE DOOR LOCK SLID ACROSS THE SURFACE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR ALMOST STRIKING OCCUPANT, SERVICE TECH STATED IT WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND HE REINSTALLED THE LOCK ON THE VERTICAL SURFACE BEHIND HE DRIVERS SEAT, THE LOCK FELL OUT AGAIN. NLM
NHTSA ODI #557337
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2000
Equipment
THE MOTORHOME IS EQUIPPED WITH A SLIDE OUT THAT CONTAINS A LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE DURING TRAVEL, HOWEVER THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION WERE BOTH INADEQUATE RESULTING IN THE RELEASE OF THE SLIDE OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, CONSUMER INSTALLED ANOTHER ADDITIONAL LOCKING DEVICE TO SECURE PROPERLY. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #552813
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 2000
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING MOTORHOME JUST DIED. MOTORHOME WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TWO ELECTRICAL PARTS. THE DELAER WAS NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION*AK.
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 & remedy
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 1-800-685-6545.
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 & remedy
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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 219-266-8330 OR MONACO AT 219-862-7211.
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NHTSA investigations
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