2001 Monaco Coach Knight recalls and problems

The 2001 Monaco Coach Knight has 6 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Monaco Coach dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
13
Crashes / fires
0 / 4
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Monaco Coach Knight vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Monaco Coach Knight recalls

Recall 08V-257: Equipment

Reported Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: 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.

Recall 03V-101: Equipment

Reported Mar 17, 2003 · 112 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain motor homes, the federal certification label is incorrect. The initial label shows tire size as 255/75r 22.5h with the correct tire size being 255/70r 22.5h.

Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Fix: Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began on april 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.

Recall 02V-278: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 01V-256: Steering

Reported Aug 15, 2001 · 98 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: This condition can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 01V-128: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: 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 contact AM-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.

Recall 00V-229: Power Train

Reported Oct 13, 2000 · 50 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison at 1-800-252-5283 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2001 Monaco Coach Knight problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Service Brakes3
Service Brakes, Air2
Fuel System, Diesel2
Steering1
Suspension1
Electrical System1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 3
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
  • Service Brakes, Air › Antilock — 1
  • Fuel System, Diesel › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Caliper — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Monaco Coach Knight complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Apr 10, 2017
The contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight motor home. After parking the vehicle, the contact smelled smoke and noticed smoke under the rear of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the calipers had large cracks, the rear driver side caliper was leaking brake fluid, and the ABS sensors were disconnected. The contact also noticed that the rotors and wheel seals also needed to be repaired. The contact repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle…
Service Brakes · at 1,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2012
The contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight rv. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the brakes overheated. The vehicle was taken to dealer where an undisclosed part was replaced. The contact stated that the failure was never repaired and later recurred. The manufacturer could not be contacted because they were no longer in business. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 25,000. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Service Brakes, Air · at 30,000 miles · reported Mar 30, 2012
The calipers seize then overheats the rotor, pads and ABS eye and sometimes catches on fire. This has happened at least 6 times.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 33,000 miles · reported Aug 4, 2010
The contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight 32ft motor coach. The contact was driving at 50 MPH when he noticed smoke emitting from the front and rear brakes. The rear brakes and calipers had overheated. The dealer inspected the brakes and informed the contact that the entire brake line, sensors and calipers would need to be replaced. The contact stated the exact same failure had occurred less than one year ago and all sensors were replaced. The contact was able to locate a recall relative to the failure (Nhtsa campaign id number 02v278000- service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components) but…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 32,500 miles · reported Jul 13, 2009
The contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight motor home. While driving out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rear brake line was completely rusted out. The current and failure mileages were 32,500.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight: 08V-257 (equipment), 03V-101 (equipment), 02V-278 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01V-256 (steering), 01V-128 (seat belts) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (6 reports), followed by service brakes (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,000 miles.

Are Monaco Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Monaco Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.