2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT
3 recalls — 6 complaints — 1 TSBs
04V441000 Sep 13, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy
CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR 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.
03V360000 Oct 1, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. 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 ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jun 6, 2017
Incident date: May 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELD WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY CRACKED AND RUSTY FOR A LONG TIME. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE MOTORHOME STARTED TO SWAY EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO A CHASSIS REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 17, 2012
Incident date: Oct 16, 2011
AS I PULLED OUT OF THE CAMPGROUND, THE TRAILING ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SLIP FORCING THE MOTORHOME TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTAL LOSE OF CONTROL. AFTER SEARCHING MONACO BLOGS, I FOUND THIS IS A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 17, 2012
Incident date: Oct 16, 2011
AS I PULLED OUT OF THE CAMPGROUND, THE TRAILING ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SLIP FORCING THE MOTORHOME TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTAL LOSE OF CONTROL. AFTER SEARCHING MONACO BLOGS, I FOUND THIS IS A... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 25, 2010
Incident date: May 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2OO4 MONACO KNIGHT RV. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT REDUCED SPEED AND CONTINUED WITH DRIVING WITH CAUTION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE RESIDENCE , THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE REAR AXLE TRAILING AR... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 9, 2010
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED RV NEW SEPT 2004 FROM FRESNO DEALER. PRIOR TO THE ROAD INCIDENT, I NEVER REC'D OR HAD ANY NOTICE OF ANY RECALL OR PROBS, NOR HAD ANY SYMPTOMS. AFTER ABOUT 3 HRS OF DRIVING FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY (VISALIA) DOWN I-5 THROUGH LA IN CA ON A REASONABLY FLAT HIGHWAY, I EXP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2006
Incident date: Mar 6, 2006
ON A 2004 MONACO KNIGNT MOTOR HOME THE OIL SENDING SENSOR WILL GROUND OUT WHEN IT IS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. (IE RAIN OR ROAD SPRAY) THIS CAUSES A FALSE WARNING BUZZER TO ACTIVATE. RESPONSIBLE ACTION IS TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE WARNING BUZZER. POSSIBL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
040621
Jun 30, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THE ADDITION OF A HOLD DOWN BRACKET ON THE WARDROBE SLIDE-OUT MECHANISM USED ON CERTAIN COACHES. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR, AND MONACO DIPLOMAT. *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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