NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Monaco Coach Signature Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Monaco Coach Signature has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 2006 Monaco Coach Signature. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Monaco Coach Signature owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Monaco Coach Signature, describing incidents dated August 27, 2006.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10177306 · Filed December 29, 2006
MOTOR COACH REAR AXLES (2) WELDED INCORRECT, -0.48 THRUST ANGLE & 0.30 SCRUB ANGLE ON AXLE #1. TOE @ -0.34 DEGREES & 0.44 DEGREES FROM FACTORY/DEALER. FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENT "OVERADJUSTED" TO OVERCOME EXTREME REAR AXLE OFFSET. (ALIGNMENT SHOP STATES FACTORY WELDING "JIG" IS OFF AND MUST BE OTHER…

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DRIVER SEAT/VILLA/FMVSS 207

NHTSA #07V481000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported October 12, 2007 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 53 vehicles

Owners notified November 16, 2007 · Vehicles built December 14, 2005 – September 7, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SEATS BUILT BY VILLA INTERNATIONAL FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE LOWER SLIDE RAILS OF THE AIR SUSPENSION CAN FAIL.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

MONACO IS WORKING WITH VILLA TO INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT TETHERS BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SEAT PEDESTAL AND THE TOP OF THE AIR SUSPENSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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.

TURBOCHARGER FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE/SERIES 60/DDC

NHTSA #06V182000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported May 25, 2006 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 465 vehicles

Vehicles built January 23, 2003 – April 25, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES C-60 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL REQUIRE TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO CURRENT MAINFRAME CALIBRATIONS.

Safety consequence

REPROGRAMMING THE ECM WILL PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF A TURBOCHARGER FAILURE FROM PROGRESSING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM TO CURRENT MAINFRAME CALIBRATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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.

AIR BRAKE SIZE AND CONFIGURATION/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #05V569000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2005 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 05525 · Owners notified March 10, 2006 · Vehicles built August 21, 2001 – September 23, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.

Safety consequence

THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE AIR HOSING (TO 3/4" DIAMETER) FROM THE AIR TANK; AIR HOSING (TO 3/4") FROM THE ABS-MODULATOR VALVES TO SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES; AND THE SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES WILL BE UPGRADED WITH LARGER PORTS TO ACCOMMODATE HIGH AIR FLOW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05525. CUSTOMERS 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.

DRIVELINE STRAPS

NHTSA #05V568000 · Power Train — Driveline — Universal Joint · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2005 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R05020 · Owners notified December 28, 2005 · Vehicles built June 1, 2005 – September 29, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISX 600 HP ENGINES, THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE U-JOINTS ONTO THE REAR END AND THE TRANSMISSION CAN LOOSEN. THE LOCK WASHER ON THE STRAPS CAN SPREAD OUT AND ALLOW THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO WORK LOOSE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE DRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND FALL OFF THE MOTOR HOME.

Safety consequence

LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE U-JOINT STRAPS, BOLTS, AND LOCK WASHERS WITH NEW STRAPS, AND BOLTS WITH LOCKTITE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 800-685-6545.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R05020.CUSTOMERS 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Monaco Coach Signature. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Monaco Coach Signature.

Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other; Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Latches/Locks/Linkages; Tires

ODI #10177306

Incident: August 27, 2006 · Filed: December 29, 2006

MOTOR COACH REAR AXLES (2) WELDED INCORRECT, -0.48 THRUST ANGLE & 0.30 SCRUB ANGLE ON AXLE #1. TOE @ -0.34 DEGREES & 0.44 DEGREES FROM FACTORY/DEALER. FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENT "OVERADJUSTED" TO OVERCOME EXTREME REAR AXLE OFFSET. (ALIGNMENT SHOP STATES FACTORY WELDING "JIG" IS OFF AND MUST BE OTHER COACHS WITH SAME UNSAFE HANDELING PROBLEMS!!) WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM BENT & WON'T MAKE CONTACT WITH GLASS. WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES EMIT INTERMITTENT STREAMS...NO COVERAGE. DRIVER SHOULDER BELT BINDS INSIDE REAR CUSHION & WON'T EXTEND NOR RETRACT. ACCELERATOR/BRAKE PEDAL POSITION CAUSES FOOT TO CATCH WHEN SWITCHING QUICKLY FROM ACCERLERATOR TO BRAKE....VERY DANGEROUS! HORN DID NOT WORK. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTERS WOULD NOT CLEAR WINDSHIELD...ICED OVER...NO REAR VISION POSSILBE. DOOR DEADBOLT INOPERATIVE SUNVISORS COVER ONLY 50-60% OF WINDSHIELD AREA. HEADLIGHT (LEFT) @ 30 DEGREES TO HORIZONTAL. EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE @ REAR....76 TO 95 # ON 47,000# COACH, & DELIVERED WITH 2500 MILES DRIVEN BY FACTORY/DEALER. COACH PORPOSES VIOLENTLY & UNCONTROLLABLY THRUSTS RIGHT OR LEFT 1-2'. SIDE REAR VIEW CAMERAS NOT USABLE AFTER DARK. I REFUSED TO ACCEPT OR PAY FOR COACH UNDER A UCC REVOCATION OF ACCEPTANCE. FACTORY (MONACO COACH) PICKED-UP COACH 9 MONTHS LATER FOR RE-BUILDING. DEALER REPOSSESSED FROM FACTORY AND SOLD AT AUCTION.

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