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2000 Monaco Coach Knight Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Monaco Coach Knight has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 21,166 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 08V257000 2008-06-05 8,587 affected
Defect

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 02V278000 2002-10-22 8,581 affected
Defect

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.

SEAT BELTS 01V128005 2001-04-30 3,320 affected
Defect

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

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

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…

POWER TRAIN 00V229003 2000-10-13 50 affected
Defect

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

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.

Remedy

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…

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 00V279003 2000-09-22 628 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION…

Consequence

THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.

Remedy

MERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULING FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED OR THE ECU WILL BE REPROGRAMMED. 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…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 monaco knight coach rv. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle began to abnormally pull toward the right as the anti-lock brake sensor warning light illuminated. The contact stated there was a burning odor coming from the brakes. After…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 2010-07-25

“Hubs keep over heating since we bought the rv”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2010-03-01

“Brake failure on a 200 monaco knight rv. Calipers got stuck and the heat caused the rotor to crack and ruined the calipers and the anti brake lock sensor. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-01-11

“Brake failure. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT · reported 2008-02-12

“After receiving a recall letter, took it to the dealer for repairs. Manufacturer refused to pay over 5 hours of work to cover the repairs. The abs brakes were repaired twice previously. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK · reported 2004-09-03

“While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop and it swerved in different directions. Vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2004-06-02

“Major building code violations include using romex wiring (carrying 110 volts ac) where allowed to flex and rub through to bare copper wiring. This wire was then installed in a manner that allowed it to go underneath a non-flexible water line that subsequently broke & leaked onto exposed wiring.…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2000-02-23

“Rear axle as stated on data plate list rear axle max at 13500 lbs. The dry weight on the rear axle is 13759 with no water in the coach when the coach is loaded with 65 gal's of water an normal food and clothes the rear axle weight is over 15000 lbs this results in a serious handeling and braking…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect investigations

Investigation PE04068 Opened 2004-09-29 · closed 2005-01-13

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: ?CONDUCTED FIELD INSPECTIONS AT NUMEROUS DEALERS; ?REQUESTED WARRANTY CLAIMS AND…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Monaco Coach Knight as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.