2000 Monaco Coach Executive problems

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

This could result in the loss of the 12-volt dc system and engine operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall number 01V292000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 01V128005 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: class a motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. As the result of incorrect crimping of hydraulic line fittings, it is possible that one or more of the hydraulic hoses on the engine-cooling unit could become detached. This could allow hydraulic fluid to be sprayed in the engine compartment area.

Risk

This could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hydraulic hoses and their fittings.

Recall number 00V233000 · Recall details

Alleged that the battery cable is too close to the exhaust system and the insulation deteriorates

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