2002 Monaco Coach Knight Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Knight years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight. That is the most of any Knight model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints, 68%), typically at around 19,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Monaco Coach Knight problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 68% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 16% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Monaco Coach Knight recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front
Problem: On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Fix: 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.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unprotected lp gas line (PE04068) — opened Sep 29, 2004, closed Jan 13, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Monaco Coach Knight years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Knight | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Knight | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Knight | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Knight | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Knight | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Knight | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Knight | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Knight | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 Knight | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | 19 | 5 |
| 2001 Knight | 13 | 6 |
| 2000 Knight | 8 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Monaco Coach Knight a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Knight model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.