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2004 Monaco Coach Cayman

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 22, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 14, 2005
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Monaco Coach Cayman, most frequently naming the suspension, brakes and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension450.0%
  • Brakes225.0%
  • Engine225.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
05V053000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

Feb 14, 2005
2,827 units potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R04062View on NHTSA.gov
04V038000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Jan 28, 2004
2,156 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
The 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.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R03024View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Oct 22, 2014

SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE 2004 MONACO CAYMAN " I-BEAM" RECALL. SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, A NOISE ALERTED HIM OF A PROBLEM. HE DISCOVERED THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE PART WAS NOT REPLACED. BUT, FIXED BY WELDING A COSMETIC PLATE TO ONE SIDE OF THE I-BEAM. THE COMPONENT WAS SHORTER THAN THE I-BEAM BY A THIRD AND THE BREAK ON THE RV OCCURRED AT THE END, THAT WAS INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN THE I-BEAM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTICULAR PART THAT FAILED, WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL IN 2004. THE DEALER FAILED TO REPLACE THE PART, BUT INSTEAD CHOSE TO FIX IT WITH AN UN-APPROVED METHOD, THEREFORE NOT FOLLOWING THE RECALL ORDER. UPDATED 12/29/14. *JB

NHTSA ID
10649136
Incident
Aug 22, 2014
EngineSuspension
Filed Jun 26, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO CAYMAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V053000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRAILING ARM WAS CRACKED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 9/19/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV UNIT WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE REAR DRIVE TRAIN FAILED AND WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE REAREND COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE.THE TURBO COOLING RADIATOR AND THE ENGINE RADIATOR WERE ALSO OF POOR QUALITY. UPDATED 9/21/2012 *JS

NHTSA ID
10463181
Incident
Jun 26, 2012
Mileage
30,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 22, 2010
Fire reported

ON 25 SEPTEMBER 2008, MY MOTORHOME A 2004 MONACO CAYMAN RIGHT REAR BRAKE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE SHOE ASSEMBLY, HUB ROTOR ASSEMBLY, AXLE SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A OVERHEATED BRAKE, THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR WAS $2506.12. ON 16 SEPTEMBER 2010 THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS SMOKING AND THE ROTOR, CALIBER AND SHOES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONCERN IS THAT THE CALIBERS ARE OVERHEATING ON WORKHORSE CHASISS RECALL NUMBER 09V110000 AND MONACO COACH RECALL 02V278000 USE THE SAME CALIBERS. THE ISSUE IS THE 2004,2005 MONACO RR4R CHASISS HAVE NOT BEEN IN THE BOSH BRAKE CALIBER RECALL. THE SAME CALIBER WAS UTILIZED FOR THE 2004,2005 MONACO COACH RR4R COACH. PLEASE DUE THE RIGHT THING AND HAVE BOSCH RECALL THE CALIBERS THAT ARE USED IN THESE MOTORHOMES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10357000
Incident
Sep 16, 2010
Mileage
41,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 29, 2009

TRAILING ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF 2004 MONACO CAYMAN THAT CAUSED INSTABILITY WHILE DRIVING THE COACH. I HAD TO HAVE REAR TRAILING ARMS REPLACED ON THE COACH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10290299
Incident
Oct 29, 2009
Mileage
35,800 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 27, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO CAYMAN. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 05V053000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE ROUGHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER ARM DETACHED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE SCREW MOLDING TO POP OUT AND CRACK THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 31,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,178. UPDATED 07/25/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10194740
Incident
Jun 1, 2007
Mileage
31,178 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 22, 2007

BRAKES HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES ON A MONACO CAYMEN 2004, REPAIRS HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED AT MONACO FACTORY ONLY. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME MONACO HAS ATTEMPTED THE REPAIR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10188550
Incident
Apr 16, 2007
Mileage
21,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 13, 2005

THE REAR MOUNTED RADIATOR WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR BY FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCKED INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM'S FAN. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN OPTIONAL STONE SCREEN TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10109773
Incident
Jul 1, 2004

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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STEERING

THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BOOT MAY COME LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SAFARI SAHARA. *TT

081304

STEERING

THE STEERING INTRMEDIATE SHAFT BOOT MAY COME LOOSE FROM THE FLOOR. *EH

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Monaco Coach Cayman by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011040—
2010030—
2009130—
2008810—
2007320—
2006710—
2005710—
2004Viewing720—
2003340—
2002430—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.