2002 Monaco Coach Knight Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 89%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight, 89% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 kentucky , my left front brake overheated. I was able to get stopped before the sensor melted and put a fan on the brake area and cooled it off. It was then free and I was able to continue on my trip with no additional problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382531, filed 2011-02, 21,750 miles“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 rotor resulting a heat build up, smoke billowed from the wheel well and the rotor glowed red. This is my first failure. However, several fellow owners have reported similar brake failure. A 2004 recall replaced some bake parts. I don't feel comfortable that this type of failure will not happen again! …”
NHTSA complaint #10248507, filed 2008-11, 60,400 miles“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 less.”
NHTSA complaint #10090120, filed 2004-08, 12,000 miles“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 equipped for the vehicle's load. Consumer advised that brakes are air over hydraulic .”
NHTSA complaint #10017707, filed 2003-04, 3,500 miles“The anti-lock brake light illuminated on the dash board. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10015835, filed 2003-04, 3,500 milesRelated recalls
- 02V278000Oct 22, 2002On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as…Covers: Monaco Coach Knight 2000–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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