2002 Monaco Coach Knight Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V257000Jun 5, 20088,587 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Monaco Coach Knight 2000–2002, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 1998–2002, Monaco Coach Dynasty 1998, 2000–2003 +24 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 05V053000Feb 14, 20052,827 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
  Covers: Monaco Coach Knight 2002–2003, Cayman 2002–2005, Holiday Rambler Neptune 2002–2005 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 04V038000Jan 28, 20042,156 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front
  Covers: Monaco Coach Knight 2002–2004, Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2002–2004, Monaco Coach Cayman 2002–2004 +5 more

  Reported issue: On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.

  Possible 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.

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• 02V278000Oct 22, 20028,581 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
  Covers: Monaco Coach Knight 2000–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 01V256000Aug 15, 200198 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Monaco Coach Knight 2001–2002, Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2001–2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE04068Unprotected lp gas lineClosed · Sep 29, 2004

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