Monaco Coach Knight 2001
Model Knight made in 2001 by Monaco Coach got 8 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 6 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (equipment). There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train and seat belts.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V101000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 09/20/2000 to 05/16/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 112 | 04/30/2003 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 03/17/2003 | 03/21/2003 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not comply with the regulations. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r02226. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V257000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 11/17/1997 to 07/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8587 | 08/29/2008 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 06/05/2008 | 06/06/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V229003 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 05/18/2000 to 07/19/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 50 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/13/2000 | 10/27/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128005 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 02/01/2000 to 09/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3320 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 04/30/2001 | 08/01/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V278000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8581 | 08/18/2004 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/22/2002 | 10/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V256000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 02/06/2001 to 06/12/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 98 | 08/13/2001 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 08/15/2001 | 08/27/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 124 | 08/13/2003 | 10003083 | Jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt | 10/07/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||||
| TSI114 | 08/06/2001 | 623316 | Imformation regarding front jack mounting plate. nlm | 10/26/2001 | |
| TSI114 | 08/01/2001 | 622590 | 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 | 10/19/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 030201 | 02/04/2003 | 10001414 | Touch pad shifter. *scc | 05/05/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620084 | Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 07/12/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620581 | Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 08/15/2001 | |
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620357 | Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker. *tt | 08/06/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSI115 | 01/01/2001 | 626624 | Subject on an additional mounting bracket that has been recommended to secure the television to the overhead cabinet. *slc | 12/17/2001 | |
| 115 | 09/01/2001 | 626383 | Monaco has determined that an additional mounting bracket is recommended to secure the television to the overhead cabinet. *tt | 12/14/2001 | |
| 115 | 09/01/2001 | 626388 | Subject regarding tsi parts purchase order for living room television bracket. *tt | 12/14/2001 | |
| 115 | 09/04/2001 | 626385 | Subject regarding installation procedures for living room television bracket. *tt | 12/14/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE04068 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 09/29/2004 | 01/13/2005 | 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: | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1000 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1000 | ||
| Tl-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. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight rv home. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mhp,the brakes were overheated; however the contact did not loose braking. the vehicle was taken to dealer, and a part was replaced; however the contact was unaware of what part was replaced. the contact stated that failure was never repaired and brakes overheated again. the manufacturer was out of business. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was 25,000. the approximate failure mileage was under 1,000.yn | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/02/2003 | 30000 | ||
| The calipers seize then overheats the rotor, pads and abs eye and sometimes catches on fire. this has happened at least 6 times. | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 32500 | ||
| Tl*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. | |||