Monaco Coach Cayman 2004

Model Cayman made in 2004 by Monaco Coach got 9 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Cayman year 2004

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2004

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
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
STEERING
081304	08/13/2004	10011009	The steering intrmediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. *eh	12/21/2004
149	08/13/2004	10010352	The steering intermediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. various models including 2005 safari sahara. *tt	11/16/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/16/2010	41000
	On 25 september 2008, my motorhome a 2004 monaco cayman right rear brake caught on fire the shoe assembly, hub rotor assembly, axle seal had to be replaced due to a overheated brake, the cost for this repair was $2506.12. on 16 september 2010 the right rear brake was smoking and the rotor, caliber and shoes had to be replaced. the concern is that the calibers are overheating on workhorse chasiss recall number 09v110000 and monaco coach recall 02v278000 use the same calibers. the issue is the 2004,2005 monaco rr4r chasiss have not been in the bosh brake caliber recall. the same caliber was utilized for the 2004,2005 monaco coach rr4r coach. please due the right thing and have bosch recall the calibers that are used in these motorhomes
SUSPENSION
06/26/2012	30000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2004 monaco cayman. the contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 05v053000 (suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly). after the recall repair, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs. the mechanic stated that the trailing arm was cracked and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. sm.
06/26/2012	30000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2004 monaco cayman. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v053000 (suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly) and was repaired. after the recall repair the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs. the mechanic stated the trailing arm was cracked and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. da
SUSPENSION - REAR
10/29/2009	35800	1
	Trailing arms on left and right side of 2004 monaco cayman that caused instability while driving the coach. i had to have rear trailing arms replaced on the coach. *tr