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2009 Monaco Rv MonarchProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Monaco Rv 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
Visibility10

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

2 recalls

2009 Monaco Rv 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 10V-588 · Nov 17, 2010 · 85 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 10V-466 · Oct 5, 2010 · 70 vehicles

Risk. DECREASED DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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 Rv.

Best & worst years

2009 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

'06'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Monarch owners report

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

1ST INCIDENT - DRIVING MY 2009 MONACO MONARCH MOTORHOME WHEN IT STARTED RAINING. TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM FELL OFF. STOPPED AND FOUND IT HANGING BY THE WASHER HOSE AND THE CAST IRON BASE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN HALF. I TOOK IT IN TO A MONACO…
Complaint 10416914 · Aug 3, 2011 · 7,150 miles

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