2002 Monaco Coach KNIGHT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
19,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 19 complaints (26.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 89.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 2; Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2003: 6; 2004: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015835 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB THE REAR BRAKE GRABBED AND POLLED UNIT TO THE RIGHT, ALMOST IN THE BRIDGE. THE UNIT HEATED UP TO THE POINT THE COMPLETE REAR UNIT BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS, ROTORS AND CALIPER MUST BE REPLACED.*TS
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017707 · 2003-04-29 (April 29, 2003)
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED 5X TIMES SINCE MOTORHOME WAS PURCHASED. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND WARPED EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER CONSTANTLY SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT MANUFACTURER WAS USING BRAKES NOT EQUIPPED FOR THE VEHICLE'S LOAD. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT BRAKES ARE "AIR OVER HYDRAULIC". *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018922 · 2003-05-19 (May 19, 2003)
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE STUCK. BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL GOT SO HOT THE ABS SENSOR, WHICH IS CONSTRUCTED OF HARD PLASTIC, MELTED. WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY WERE SMOKING. BRAKES BECAME MUSHY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 19,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018922 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025255 · 2003-07-01 (July 1, 2003)
FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATING AND SEVERE SCORING OF BRAKE DISC.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036604 · 2003-08-26 (August 26, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10036604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037652 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THEN THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE RV. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKE UNIT BURNING OUT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10090120 · 2004-08-31 (August 31, 2004)
RECALL 02V78000 FOR BRAKES ON THE MONACO MOTOR HOMES. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD, THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SERVICED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WAS TRYING TO HOLD THEM TO FIVE HOURS OF SERVICE ONLY. NO DEALER COULD CERTIFY THAT THE SERVICE WOULD TAKE 5 HOURS OR LESS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10090120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094384 · 2004-09-27 (September 27, 2004)
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL FOR BRAKES DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DO REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTS THEY FOUND AND MADE PREVIOUS REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094384 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V256000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Reported: 2002-10-22 (October 22, 2002)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V038000 · Suspension:Front
Reported: 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗05V053000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
Reported: 2005-02-14 (February 14, 2005)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V257000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗