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.
The worst 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 08V578000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- 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.
Recall number 06V361000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 06V226000 · Recall details
What 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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]
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Is the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE, close to a typical Monarch SE model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Monaco Coach Monarch SE have?
3 recalls, covering steering and engine and engine cooling.
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