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2000 Monaco Coach Knight

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 Aug 1, 2017
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 Jun 5, 2008
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 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Monaco Coach Knight, most frequently naming the brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 10 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

  • Brakes675.0%
  • Powertrain (other)225.0%

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

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
08V257000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 5, 2008
8,587 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R08017View on NHTSA.gov
02V278000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Oct 22, 2002
8,581 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R02175View on NHTSA.gov
01V128005

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Apr 30, 2001
3,320 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The 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 219-266-8330 OR MONACO AT 219-862-7211.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE04068ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

UNPROTECTED LP GAS LINE

Opened Sep 29, 2004
Closed Jan 13, 2005

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 FIELD REPORTS FROM MONACO(THERE WERE NONE);REVIEWED ENGINEERING DRAWINGS;AND?REVIEWED THE ANSI A119.2 AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 1192 STANDARDS ON RECREATION VEHICLES (RV?S) PERTAINING TO LP GAS LINE INSTALLATION ON RV?S. BASED ON MONACO?S DATA AND THE ABSENCE OF ANY FURTHER COMPLAINTS, A SAFTEY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FUTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT CURRENTLY WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFTEY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION ON THE VEHICLES IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FIELD REPORTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IF INDICATED.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Recent owner complaints

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

Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 1, 2017

HUBS KEEP OVER HEATING SINCE WE BOUGHT THE RV

NHTSA ID
11012198
Incident
Mar 1, 2010
Mileage
55,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 25, 2010
Fire reported

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 INVESTIGATING, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE HAD OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS NO LONGER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR EXAMINED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

NHTSA ID
10351766
Incident
Jul 25, 2010
Mileage
32,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 21, 2009

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

NHTSA ID
10255866
Incident
Jan 11, 2009
Brakes
Filed Mar 7, 2008

BRAKE FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10220346
Incident
Feb 12, 2008
Mileage
2,300 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 9, 2005

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

NHTSA ID
10113802
Incident
Jun 2, 2004
Brakes
Filed Sep 20, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10092752
Incident
Sep 3, 2004
Mileage
34,000 mi
Filed Nov 17, 2002

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. THE MATTER OF 300 POUND CABINET. HAS BEEN "REPAIRED" 5 TIMES, KEEPS GETTING LOOSE FROM CEILING & IS ABOUT TO FALL ON DRIVER OF VEHICLE. THE RESULTS IF GONE UNCHECKED WOULD EITHER KILL. THE DRIVER OR A LOT OF PEOPLE AS THE NOW OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE CAREENED DOWN THE ROAD. BOTH MANUFACTURER & DEALER HAVE FAILED TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM, PUTTING DRIVER AND LOTS OF PEOPLE AT GREAT RISK. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE DECLARED FOR WHAT IT IS A LEMON!! I DO NOT FEEL THAT MANUFACTURER IS ACTING IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER! DT

NHTSA ID
769817
Incident
Feb 23, 2000
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 17, 2002

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 PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ID
757024

Manufacturer communications

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

115

SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT

115

MONACO HAS DETERMINED THAT AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET IS RECOMMENDED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE OVERHEAD CABINET. *TT

115

SUBJECT REGARDING TSI PARTS PURCHASE ORDER FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT

010305

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE DOOR HANDLE TEARDROP STRIKER. *TT

010305

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING ORDERS FOR SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT

010305

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT PERTAINS TO SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT

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 Knight by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011020—
2010030—
2009020—
2008120—
2007110—
2006200—
2005310—
2004530—
2003240—
20021951—
20011361—
2000Viewing851—

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.