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2009 Monaco Rv Monarch problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Monarch years?

Monarch NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted3 complaints2006: 3 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints
Monarch NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers2100%

Does the 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V588000OtherNovember 17, 2010 · 85 units

Defect

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

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.

Remedy

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 SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

10V466000Visibility & WipersOctober 5, 2010 · 70 units

Defect

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

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

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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 filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · July 20, 2011

2009 Monaco Rv Monarch — common questions

Is the 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.