Monaco Rv Monarch 2009
Model Monarch made in 2009 by Monaco Rv got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and visibility.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V588000 | NAVISTAR, INC | V (Vehicle) | 85 | MFR | MONACO RV, LLC | 11/17/2010 | 11/24/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Navistar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Navistar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Navistar safety recall no. r10021.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V466000 | NAVISTAR, INC | from 11/12/2008 to 06/25/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 70 | 10/27/2010 | MFR | MONACO RV, LLC | 10/05/2010 | 10/12/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 monaco monarch and model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler admiral recreational vehicles manufactured from june 4, 2009, through june 26, 2010. the windshield wiper system may become inoperable without warning resulting in reduced driver visibility. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased driver visibility may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and correct if necessary the windshield wiper system free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Navistar safety recall no. r10009.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 7150 | ||
| 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 service center and they ordered a new cast iron part and replaced it. 2nd incident - was driving the same monaco monarch motorhome 2 weeks later when it started raining. i turned on the windshield wipers and the drivers side windshield wiper casting also broke in half with the windshield wiper arm and blade hanging by the washer hose. i have made an appointment to have the drivers side wiper casting replaced. in both instances i had trouble with visibility and had to stop until the rain and mist stopped. the 1st incident happened appx 7-20-2011 and the 2nd incident 8-3-2011. | |||