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2000 Monaco Coach Signature

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.
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Latest Jul 30, 2018
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.
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Latest Jun 5, 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.
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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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Monaco Coach Signature, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and suspension categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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

  • Brakes250.0%
  • Electrical125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%

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

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
08V257000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 5, 2008
8,587 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R08017View on NHTSA.gov
01V292000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Sep 10, 2001
83 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON ROADMASTER CHASSIS. AS THE RESULT OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE ENGINE SYSTEM IN RESPECT TO THE ROUTING OF THE 12-VOLT DC BATTERY CABLES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE INSULATION ON THE BATTERY CABLE TO MELT AND CREATE A SHORT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE 12-VOLT DC SYSTEM AND ENGINE OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD TWO HEAT SHIELDS TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO DEFLECT HEAT, AND ADD HEAT SHIELDING SLEEVE MATERIAL OVER THE BATTERY CABLES IN THE AREA OF EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST HEAT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 22, 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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
01V128005

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Apr 30, 2001
3,320 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

SQ01008ClosedInvestigation

BATTERY CABLE SHORTH CIRCUIT

Opened Sep 4, 2001
Closed Sep 12, 2001

ALLEGED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE INSULATION DETERIORATES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Jul 30, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TAG AXLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. **TR *TR

NHTSA ID
11114606
Incident
Jul 22, 2018
Mileage
106,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 13, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MONACO SIGNATURE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE COLORADO MOUNTAINS AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SERVICE BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR TO IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE PLACED BRICKS BEHIND THE TIRES TO KEEP THEM FROM ROLLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ROTORS SEPARATED FROM THE HUB. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE, AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN GOOD DRIVING CONDITION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. UPDATED 07/29/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10221086
Incident
Aug 1, 2007
Mileage
29,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 31, 2007

AUTOMATIC BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON DRIVE AXLE DO NOT FUNCTION. SINCE DISCOVERING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS MANUALLY ADJUSTED. PROBLEM WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN ROAD IN COLORADO DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. THE GRADE AT THAT POINT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3% AND THE COACH BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AFTER SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD ADEQUATELY AFTER PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF SLACK ADJUSTERS. I HAVE NO WAY TO TEST THE HOLDING POWER OF THE PARKING BRAKE, HOWEVER WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE AND ENGINE SET AT HIGH IDLE (APPROXIMATELY 1,000 RPM) THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD THE COACH FROM MOVEMENT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10181185
Incident
Jul 15, 2004
Mileage
40,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 3, 2006
Fire reported

WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON I 40, 70 MILES EAST OF BARSTOW CA MY ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE ISOLATOR BAR TO MELT CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO SEND 25 VOLTS THROUGH THE COACH BURNING UP THE COACH BATTERIES AND STARTING A FIRE IN THE CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVERS HEAD. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY SAFELY AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, ALSO SEVERAL SWITCHES BURNED UP. AT THIS TIME THE INVERTOR, SOLENOID, NUMEROUS FUSES, AND THE ELECTRONIC BOARDS IN THE AC BURNED OUT. I GOT THE VEHICLE PARKED SAFELY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE RUNNING BY REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR & ISOLATOR. HOWEVER THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE OTHER DAMAGE. I WENT TO ANOTHER REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY REPLACED THE INVERTER & AC BOARDS AND SECURED THE WIRES WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. IT APPEARS THAT A SAFETY FEATURE FAILED CAUSING A DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL FIRE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE SECOND FIRE I HAVE HAD IN THIS COACH. THE FIRST WAS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND I DID NOT BELIEVE CREATED A SAFETY RISK. IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ALSO BUT WAS A ROPE LIGHT THAT THEY HAD PLACED IN THE CEILING AND I DID NOT THINK WAS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE SYSTEMS. I NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER AND THEY OFFERED ME $500.00 TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP, BUT I DECLINED AND SIMPLY REMOVED THE HAZARD. ON BOTH OCCASIONS I HAVE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY REPORTED ALL FIRES TO YOU. *JB

NHTSA ID
10161318
Incident
Jun 16, 2006
Mileage
53,851 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

SUBJECT REGARDING REFRIGERATOR VENTING. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Monaco Coach Signature by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011010—
2010020—
2009020—
2008030—
2007020—
2006140—
2005110—
2004020—
2003010—
2002210—
2001250—
2000Viewing451—
1999120—
1998010—
1997210—

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.