Monaco Coach Knight 2003

Model Knight made in 2003 by Monaco Coach got 1 consumer complain there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.

Knight year 2003

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2003

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
03V267000	MONACO COACH CORP.	from 10/31/2002 to 02/18/2003	V (Vehicle)	135	08/22/2003	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	07/28/2003	07/29/2003
Defect Summary	On certain motor homes, the battery cable that is attached to the circuit breaker is routed too close to the frame of the coach.
Consequence Summary	This could result in the cable becoming worn and creating an electrical short in the 12-volt system that could damage the battery and/or circuit breaker.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will rotate the eyelet on the circuit breaker to eliminate the possibility of the cable rubbing on the frame. owner notification began august 22, 2003. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r03011.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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).
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04V038000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 02/04/2002 to 10/24/2003	V (Vehicle)	2156	03/01/2004	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	01/28/2004	02/04/2004
Defect Summary	On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r03024.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
05V053000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 11/30/2001 to 10/01/2004	V (Vehicle)	2827	03/29/2005	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	02/14/2005	02/14/2005
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r04062.customers may also 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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
139	10/03/2003	10005763	Monaco coach corporation is distributing a technical service information bulletin #139 for specific 2003 class a motorhomes that require the installation of the generator spark arrestor. service bulletin and owner notification. *tt	03/15/2004
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
040318	01/01/2004	10006588	Resealing of the taillights. to include 2003 monaco socialite. *tt	05/06/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/15/2011	22000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2003 monaco knight. the contact was driving 50 mph when white smoke emitted inside of the vehicle from the tires. the vehicle was then taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic stated that the brake caliper failed and needed to be replaced. the mechanic also stated that the brake pads and the abs sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. sm.