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2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 26, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Nov 3, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE, most frequently naming the brakes and suspension categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V578000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Nov 3, 2008
202 units potentially affected
The defect: MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
The risk: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
The remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
06V361000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Sep 19, 2006
2,941 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
06V226000

STEERING

Jun 22, 2006
404 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
The risk: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Sep 26, 2010

LEFT SUSPENSION REAR TRAILING ARM BROKE ON MY 2006 MONACO CHEETAH SAFARI RV, THIS CAUSED SIFTING OF THE REAR AXLE, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF SUSPENSION. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR HOME TO SWAY AND TRACK SIDEWAYS. HAD TO ORDER NEW PARTS FROM FACTORY AND WAS ADVISED THAT BOTH LEFT & REAR SIDES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. ALSO A TWO WEEK WAIT FOR THE PARTS, DUE TO BACK LOG OF ORDERS FOR THESE PARTS - LARGE DEMAND. THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY WIFE & I WERE STRANDED 1,000 MILES AWAY FROM HOME (ON A TRIP). I ORDERED THE NEW PARTS, COSTING $2090.00 AND $650.00 FOR LABOR TO CHANGE PARTS OUT. THE NEW PARTS ARE REDESIGNED & BUILT WITH HEAVIER MATERIAL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10357732
Incident
Aug 21, 2010
Mileage
34,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 27, 2010

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). WE HAVE A MONACO SIMBA 2006 RV. MONACO SENT OUT A RECALL LETTER MARCH 2009 REGARDING BRAKES. THEY INDICATED IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT DEALERSHIPS. AS OF THIS WRITING, THEY HAVE NOT MANUFACTURED THE PART TO REPAIR THE BRAKES AND NO ONE, DEALERSHIPS, MANUFACTURERS, MECHANICS, OR ANYONE ELSE HAS RECEIVED OR KNOWS WHEN THEY MIGHT RECEIVE THE PART. THEREFORE, OUR NEW RV SITS IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND WE ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE IT EVEN TO A MECHANIC, FOR OVER A YEAR. WORKHORSE WHO PURCHASED MONACO HAS NO PLANS IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO ENGINEER OR MANUFACTURE THE PART. WE CANNOT USE NOR CAN WE SELL OUR RV BUT WE MUST CONTINUE TO MAKE MONTHLY LOAN PAYMENTS AND INSURANCE ON A USELESS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. WE CANNOT GET SATISFACTION WITH ANYONE CONNECTED TO MONACO OR WORKHORSE. OUR ABS BRAKE LIGHT DID COME ON AND WE HAD TO CUT OUR VACATION SHORT AND PRAY ALL THE WAY HOME. CAN YOU DIRECT US TO SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP US? [XXX] *TR

NHTSA ID
10322427
Incident
Mar 20, 2009
Mileage
9,200 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Monaco Coach Monarch SE by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006Viewing230—
2005130—
2004230—
2003251—
2002041—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.