2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE recalls and problems

The 2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Monaco Coach dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE recalls

Recall 06V-361: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 19, 2006 · 2,941 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 06V-227: Electrical System

Reported Jun 23, 2006 · 2,582 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (Please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 05V-081: Electrical System

Reported Mar 1, 2005 · 81 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.

Risk: This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,208 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 26,625 miles · reported Jul 7, 2010
The brakes on my 2004 monaco monarch motorhome experienced a complete failure. On friday july 2, 2010, the friday before the 4th, we were stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. As we inched along I started to hear a squeak, I thought it was coming from my motorhome but couldn't tell for sure. Traffic finally started to move but I noticed that my vehicle couldn't gain speed. We finally started to accelerate when I noticed traffic beginning to stop again, as I applied the brakes the pedal would not go down at all. I released the brakes and applied them again and the pedal went all of the way to the…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 27,208 miles · reported Mar 23, 2010
The contact owns a 2004 monaco monarch recreational vehicle. The contact stated received notification of a recall in may 2009. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the parts needed to perform the recall were not available. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of 40 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to pull to the right without driver intent. The temperatures became abnormally high and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer made temporary repairs to the vehicle until the parts were available to address the recall repairs. A little…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE: 06V-361 (engine and engine cooling), 06V-227 (electrical system), 05V-081 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Monaco Coach Monarch SE?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,208 miles.

Are Monaco Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Monaco Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.