NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Monaco Coach Dynasty Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Monaco Coach Dynasty has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Monaco Coach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Monaco Coach Dynasty. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Monaco Coach Dynasty owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Monaco Coach Dynasty, describing incidents dated June 1, 2000.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #9000433 · Filed
IN COOLER BROKE RESULTED IN REPLACING THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, INNER COOLER RUPTURE. ENGINE TO LARGE FOR THE FRAME, RESULTING IN VIBRATING SO SEVERE THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES, CAUSING THE HOSE WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE, RADIATOR AND INNER COOLER TO SPRING A LEAK, RESULTED IN…
ODI #889849 · Filed
ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS ON REAR DIESEL THAT REGULATES RPMS WOULD QUIT WHILE IN USE. THIS CAUSES MOTORHOME TO COME TO A DEAD STOP. HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES, BUT STILL IT REAPPEARS. HAD AN UPDATED VERSION PUT IT, BUT IT FAILED ALSO.*AK
ODI #862889 · Filed
FRONT WINDSHIELD MOVED A QUARTER OF AN INCH OUTWARD. CONSUMER FEARED THAT THE WHOLE WINDOW MIGHT COME OUT. *AK
MONACO/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE
NHTSA #03V166000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported May 8, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Safety consequence
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 DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/FRAME TOWER
NHTSA #97V094000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported June 6, 1997 · MONACO COACH CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,329 vehicles
Owners notified June 20, 1997 · Vehicles built July 6, 1992 – September 3, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE TWO FRONT FRAME TOWERS USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARMS TO THE VEHICLE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS OR FRACTURES.
Safety consequence
A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF A FRAME TOWER CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON BOTH FRAME TOWERS AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. A GUSSET REINFORCEMENT WILL BE ADDED TO STRENGTHEN THE MAXIMUM STRESS POINT OF EACH FRAME TOWER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-283-0869.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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