2000 MONACO COACH KNIGHT
5 recalls — 9 complaints — 10 TSBs
08V257000 Jun 5, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
02V278000 Oct 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE OR REBUILD THE CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
01V128005 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 CONTAC... Read more
00V229003 Oct 13, 2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE... Read more
00V279003 Sep 22, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.
Remedy
MERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED OR THE ECU WILL BE REPROGRAMMED. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASON... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 1, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
HUBS KEEP OVER HEATING SINCE WE BOUGHT THE RV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 25, 2010
Incident date: Jul 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MONACO KNIGHT COACH RV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ABNORMALLY PULL TOWARD THE RIGHT AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE BRAKES. AFTER INVESTIGATIN... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 21, 2009
Incident date: Jan 11, 2009
BRAKE FAILURE ON A 200 MONACO KNIGHT RV. CALIPERS GOT STUCK AND THE HEAT CAUSED THE ROTOR TO CRACK AND RUINED THE CALIPERS AND THE ANTI BRAKE LOCK SENSOR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Mar 7, 2008
Incident date: Feb 12, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 2, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND IT SWERVED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 20, 2004
Incident date: Sep 3, 2004
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PAY OVER 5 HOURS OF WORK TO COVER THE REPAIRS. THE ABS BRAKES WERE REPAIRED TWICE PREVIOUSLY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Feb 23, 2000
MAJOR BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS INCLUDE USING ROMEX WIRING (CARRYING 110 VOLTS AC) WHERE ALLOWED TO FLEX AND RUB THROUGH TO BARE COPPER WIRING. THIS WIRE WAS THEN INSTALLED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWED IT TO GO UNDERNEATH A NON-FLEXIBLE WATER LINE THAT SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE & LEAKED ONTO EXPOSED WIRING. TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 2002
REAR AXLE AS STATED ON DATA PLATE LIST REAR AXLE MAX AT 13500 LBS. THE DRY WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE IS 13759 WITH NO WATER IN THE COACH WHEN THE COACH IS LOADED WITH 65 GAL'S OF WATER AN NORMAL FOOD AND CLOTHES THE REAR AXLE WEIGHT IS OVER 15000 LBS THIS RESULTS IN A SERIOUS HANDELING AND BRAKING PR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 22, 2002
REAR AXLE AS STATED ON DATA PLATE LIST REAR AXLE MAX AT 13500 LBS. THE DRY WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE IS 13759 WITH NO WATER IN THE COACH WHEN THE COACH IS LOADED WITH 65 GAL'S OF WATER AN NORMAL FOOD AND CLOTHES THE REAR AXLE WEIGHT IS OVER 15000 LBS THIS RESULTS IN A SERIOUS HANDELING AND BRAKING PR... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MONACO COACH KNIGHT
10 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
115
Sep 4, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT
115
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MONACO HAS DETERMINED THAT AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET IS RECOMMENDED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE OVERHEAD CABINET. *TT
115
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TSI PARTS PURCHASE ORDER FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING ORDERS FOR SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE DOOR HANDLE TEARDROP STRIKER. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
112
Mar 7, 2001
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MONACO COACH CORPORATION HAS FOUND THAT DURING PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN 2000 MOTORCOACHES (INCLUDING THE AMBASSADOR) WITH DIESEL GENERATORS, THE GENERATOR CRADLE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT PREVENTING THE GENERATOR OIL AND FUEL FILTER ACCESS DOO
TSI112
Mar 7, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME COACHES, THE GENERATOR CRADLE FRAME PREVENTS GENERATOR OIL AND FUEL FILTER ACCESS DOOR FROM OPENING. *TT
070301
Mar 7, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCOACHES WITH DIESEL GENERATORS THE GENERATOR CRADLE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT PREVENTING THE GENERATOR OIL AND FUEL FILTER ACCESS DOOR FROM OPENING. *TT
TSI115
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE OVERHEAD CABINET. *SLC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MONACO COACH KNIGHT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04068
Opened: Sep 29, 2004 — Closed: Jan 13, 2005
UNPROTECTED LP GAS LINE
MONACO INFORMED ODI THAT IT HAS RECEIVED NO OWNER REPORTS OF MISSING LP GAS LINE SHILEDS OTHER THAN THE ONE FORWARDED BY ODI.ODI HAS FOUND NO OTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS MISSING THE LP LINE SHIELD. DURING THE COURSE OF THE INVESTIGATION ODI: ?CONDUCTED FIELD INSPECTIONS AT NUMEROUS DEALERS; ?REQUESTED WA... Read more
MONACO COACH KNIGHT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MONACO COACH KNIGHT across all model years (2000–2011).
34
Total Recalls
62
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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