2002 Monaco Coach Knight problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 2003-08-13 · 124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt
Power Train 2003-02-04 · 030201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
touch pad shifter. *scc
Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift 2001-08-06 · TSI114 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
imformation regarding front jack mounting plate. nlm
Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift 2001-08-01 · TSI114 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
monaco has decided that certain motorhomes require additional hardware at the front leveling jack. the additional installation hardware will eliminate unusual movement of the motorhome while leveled. *tt
What owners report
2018-07-20 · Engine“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 mechanic to inspect and diagnose the motor failure. in…”
2016-11-22 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“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 driven to a rest area where an independent mechanic …”
2011-02-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21,750 mi“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 kentucky , my left front brake overheated. i was able t…”
2009-11-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 81,300 mi“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 overheated causing transfer of brake pad material to the …”
2008-11-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 60,400 mi“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 rotor resulting a heat build up, smoke billowed from…”
2008-09-03 · Structure:body · 44,000 mi“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 approximately 1/8 inch and a vertical separation of 3/…”
2008-03-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components“2002 monaco knight with brake failure. consumer states that after having the vehicle repaired in 2004. the vehicle started experiencing the symptoms identified in a recall for that vehicle. *kb the consumer was told the failure of the brakes was caused by overuse of the braking system. the consumer also stated the abs light illuminated between th…”
2007-07-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 19,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco knight 34pbd. the contact stated that the abs locks up and forces the vehicle off the road. the abs also overheats and causes him to pull over and allow the component to cool. the vehicle was brand new when the failure first began and has occurred every time the motor home was used. the contact stated that the …”
2007-05-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 8,558 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco knight. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). the abs light has illuminated four times after being serviced for the recall and the brakes overheat when the light is illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for this failure, but…”
2007-04-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 27,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 manufacturer stated that the motor home was repaired u…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.