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1997 Monaco Coach SignatureProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Monaco Coach Signature, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Monaco Coach Signature has problems

2 complaints 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
Equipment10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1997 Monaco Coach Signature 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 03V-166 · May 8, 2003

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

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

1997 vs. every other Signature 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 Signature median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Signature owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOTORHOME/RV HAS A DIESEL FIRED COOLANT HEATER. THE UNIT IS IN A STORAGE SPACE OF THE COACH. THE UNIT LEAKS FUEL INTO THIS INTERIOR SPACE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE IS A FIRE HAZARD. THE MANUFACTURE CLAIMS OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM (NHTSA 02X003000). I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE OEM REFUSES TO…
Complaint 10224826 · Apr 17, 2008 · 1 miles

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