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2002 Monaco Coach MonarchProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2002 Monaco Coach Monarch recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-257 · Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-068 · Mar 5, 2003 · 5,361 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Structure

Recall 02V-237 · Sep 9, 2002 · 6,223 vehicles

Risk. CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-257 · Aug 15, 2001 · 251 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGE, AND INTRODUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Monaco Coach.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Monarch year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monarch median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Monaco Coach Monarch, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILUREPE06047 · closed Jan 22, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-010
In owners' words

What Monarch owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO MONARCH. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OVERHEATING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE…
Complaint 10217852 · Feb 12, 2008 · 6,200 miles

Own a 2002 Monarch?

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