2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT
5 recalls — 20 complaints — 4 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.
05V053000 Feb 14, 2005
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SPACER PLATE UNDER THE TRAILING ARMS HAD A TRANSVERSE WELD WHICH CREATES A HEAT RISER AND CAUSE THE TRAILING ARMS TO CRACK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORHOME AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REPLACE THE TRAILING ARMS FOR CRACKS AND REPLACING THE TRAILING ARMS AND U-BOLTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION OF THE MOTORHOMES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
04V038000 Jan 28, 2004
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Consequence
THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL I-BEAM. ALSO, DEALERS WILL WELD THE STIFFENERS FROM THE PANARD BAR BRACKET TO THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
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.
01V256000 Aug 15, 2001
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED OR IS TOO SHORT TO MEET MAXIMUM EXTENSION SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2001. 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 1-800-685-6545.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 20, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE MOTOR FAILED TO FUNCTION AND ALMOST CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 22, 2016
Incident date: Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE HOT TO THE TOUCH AND THE ABS CABLES WERE BURNT AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 6, 2010
IN JUNE 2010, WHILE ON MY WAY TO CHURCH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, MY RIGHT REAR BRAKE OVERHEATED AND MELTED THE ABS SENSOR. I CALLED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HE FOUND THE PROBLEM, GOT THE BRAKE RELEASED AND I FINISHED MY TRIP WITH NO PROBLEMS. THEN IN AUGUST 2010, WHILE ON MY WAY TO PAINTSVILLE KENTUC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 4, 2009
Incident date: Jul 31, 2009
VEHICLE INVOLVED IS A 2002 MONACO KNIGHT MOTORHOME ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS AIR OVER HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. ALL FOUR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPAIRED WITH BOSCH ZOH-T ANCHOR PLATE REPAIR KITS UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 02V278000 IN 2004. IN JULY 2009 THE LEFT REAR BRAKE BECAME SEVERELY OVERHEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 11, 2008
Incident date: Sep 22, 2008
THERMAL BRAKE FAILURE ON US HWY 19 WEST OF BURNSVILLE, NC. ON 22 SEPT. 2008. THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A BURNED BRAKE SMELL, STRONG PULL OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, AND A RESULTANT ABS SENSOR FAILURE. THE PISTON FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO DRAG ON THE RO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Jul 10, 2008
SEPARATION OF FIREWALL FROM FLOOR BOARDS. THIS IS A STRUCTURAL FAILURE AND ALLOWS EXHAUST GAS FROM GENERATOR TO ENTER INSIDE OF MOTORHOME. MECHANIC AT RECENT OIL CHANGE AND GENERATOR SERVICE NOTICED SCREWS MISSING FROM FIREWALL TO FLOOR BOARD CONNECTION. THERE IS A HORIZONTAL SEPARATION OF APPR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 20, 2008
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
2002 MONACO KNIGHT WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IN 2004. THE VEHICLE STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SYMPTOMS IDENTIFIED IN A RECALL FOR THAT VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKES WAS CAUSED BY OVERUSE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONSUME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 25, 2007
Incident date: Feb 10, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO KNIGHT 34PBD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LOCKS UP AND FORCES THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE ABS ALSO OVERHEATS AND CAUSES HIM TO PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE COMPONENT TO COOL. THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW WHEN THE FAILURE FIRST BEGAN AND HAS OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
May 22, 2007
Incident date: Jul 10, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO KNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE ABS LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED FOUR TIMES AFTER BEING SERVICED FOR THE RECALL AND THE BRAKES OVERHEAT WHEN THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 30, 2007
Incident date: Apr 28, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO KNIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL STARTED TO SMOKE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE MOTOR HOME FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THIS TIME. THE MANUF... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Feb 13, 2006
Incident date: Jan 18, 2006
BRAKE ASSEMBLIES OVERHEATING AND LOCKING FRONT WHEEL DOWN BRAKE DRUMS WERE RED HOT TO MELT ABS SENSORS. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 27, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2004
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL FOR BRAKES DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DO REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTS THEY FOUND AND MADE PREVIOUS REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Aug 31, 2004
Incident date: Aug 31, 2004
RECALL 02V78000 FOR BRAKES ON THE MONACO MOTOR HOMES. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD, THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SERVICED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WAS TRYING TO HOLD THEM TO FIVE HOURS OF SERVICE ONLY. NO DEALER COULD CERTIFY THAT THE SERVICE WOULD TAKE 5 HOURS OR ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THEN THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE RV. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKE UNIT BURNING OUT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. *AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Jun 28, 2003
FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATING AND SEVERE SCORING OF BRAKE DISC.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
May 19, 2003
Incident date: May 13, 2003
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE STUCK. BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL GOT SO HOT THE ABS SENSOR, WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED OF HARD PLASTIC, MELTED. WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY WERE SMOKING. BRAKES BECAME MUSHY. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Apr 29, 2003
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED 5X TIMES SINCE MOTORHOME WAS PURCHASED. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND WARPED EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER CONSTANTLY SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT MANUFACTURER WAS USING BRAKES NOT E... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Apr 14, 2003
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB THE REAR BRAKE GRABBED AND POLLED UNIT TO THE RIGHT, ALMOST IN THE BRIDGE. THE UNIT HEATED UP TO THE POINT THE COMPLETE REAR UNIT BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS, ROTORS AND CALIPER MUST BE REPLACED.*TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 14, 2003
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB THE REAR BRAKE GRABBED AND POLLED UNIT TO THE RIGHT, ALMOST IN THE BRIDGE. THE UNIT HEATED UP TO THE POINT THE COMPLETE REAR UNIT BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS, ROTORS AND CALIPER MUST BE REPLACED.*TS
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 MONACO COACH KNIGHT
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
124
Aug 13, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
JB RADIATOR INNER COOLER FAILURE ON ALUMINUM RADIATORS. *TT
030201
Feb 4, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
TOUCH PAD SHIFTER. *SCC
TSI114
Aug 6, 2001
354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
IMFORMATION REGARDING FRONT JACK MOUNTING PLATE. NLM
TSI114
Aug 1, 2001
354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
MONACO HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MOTORHOMES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HARDWARE AT THE FRONT LEVELING JACK. THE ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION HARDWARE WILL ELIMINATE UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE LEVELED. *TT
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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