The 2002 Monaco Coach Knight has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,249 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V2570002008-06-058,587 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.
SUSPENSION05V0530002005-02-142,827 affected
Defect
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.
SUSPENSION04V0380002004-01-282,156 affected
Defect
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC02V2780002002-10-228,581 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.
STEERING01V2560002001-08-1598 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
1fires
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:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
1
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco coach knight. While driving on the interstate at an unknown speed, the motor failed to function and almost caused a catastrophic situation when the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco coach knight. While driving various speeds, an abnormal burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and inspected. The contact noticed that both front wheels were hot to the touch and the abs cables were burnt and detached. The vehicle was…”
“In june 2010, while on my way to church annual conference, my right rear brake overheated and melted the abs sensor. I called for roadside assistance and he found the problem, got the brake released and I finished my trip with no problems. Then in august 2010, while on my way to paintsville…”
“Vehicle involved is a 2002 monaco knight motorhome originally equipped with bosch zops air over hydraulic disc brakes. All four brake calipers were repaired with bosch zoh-t anchor plate repair kits under recall campaign no. 02v278000 in 2004. In july 2009 the left rear brake became severely…”
“Thermal brake failure on us hwy 19 west of burnsville, nc. On 22 sept. 2008. The right front caliper overheated and caused a burned brake smell, strong pull of the steering wheel to the right, and a resultant abs sensor failure. The piston failed to retract causing the brake pads to drag on the…”
“Separation of firewall from floor boards. This is a structural failure and allows exhaust gas from generator to enter inside of motorhome. Mechanic at recent oil change and generator service noticed screws missing from firewall to floor board connection. There is a horizontal separation of…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco knight. While driving 55 mph the front passenger wheel started to smoke. The road conditions were dry. The engine was shut off, and the contact was able to restart it. The abs light came on. The motor home failure has not been diagnosed at this time. The…”
“Brake assemblies overheating and locking front wheel down brake drums were red hot to melt abs sensors. *jb”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE04068 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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight as of
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