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2004 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 Jun 6, 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 Sep 13, 2004
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 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight, most frequently naming the suspension, electrical and powertrain (other) categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is 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

  • Suspension466.7%
  • Electrical116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%

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

3 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
04V441000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Sep 13, 2004
1,189 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
The risk: OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
The remedy: CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView 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
03V360000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Oct 1, 2003
26 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
The risk: THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. 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 1-877-466-6226.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R03032View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Jun 6, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELD WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY CRACKED AND RUSTY FOR A LONG TIME. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE MOTORHOME STARTED TO SWAY EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO A CHASSIS REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR TRAILING ARM FAILED AT THE WELD AND BOTH TRAILING ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORHOME WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V038000 (SUSPENSION). THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

NHTSA ID
10993522
Incident
May 5, 2017
Mileage
65,000 mi
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Nov 17, 2012

AS I PULLED OUT OF THE CAMPGROUND, THE TRAILING ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SLIP FORCING THE MOTORHOME TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTAL LOSE OF CONTROL. AFTER SEARCHING MONACO BLOGS, I FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MONACO HAS KNOWN ABOUT FOR YEARS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10485019
Incident
Oct 16, 2011
Mileage
30,536 mi
Suspension
Filed May 25, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2OO4 MONACO KNIGHT RV. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT REDUCED SPEED AND CONTINUED WITH DRIVING WITH CAUTION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE RESIDENCE , THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS WERE SEVERELY BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED BOTH TRAILING ARMS HAD BROKEN AND THE REAR SUSPENSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE 2005 MONACO KNIGHT RV AND HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL SAFETY DEFECT. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,102.

NHTSA ID
10332214
Incident
May 19, 2010
Mileage
36,102 mi
Suspension
Filed Mar 9, 2010

I AM ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED RV NEW SEPT 2004 FROM FRESNO DEALER. PRIOR TO THE ROAD INCIDENT, I NEVER REC'D OR HAD ANY NOTICE OF ANY RECALL OR PROBS, NOR HAD ANY SYMPTOMS. AFTER ABOUT 3 HRS OF DRIVING FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY (VISALIA) DOWN I-5 THROUGH LA IN CA ON A REASONABLY FLAT HIGHWAY, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR TRAILING SUPPORT ARM ON 2004 MONACO KNIGHT, CAUSING WILD, UNCONTROLLED SWERVING INTO LANES ON EACH SIDE AND ROCKING SIDE TO SIDE. THE REACTIONS WERE MADE WORSE WITH BRAKING. THE METAL ARM WAS COMPLETELY FRACTURED. I MANAGED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND LIMP TO A NEARBY SERVICE CENTER TO GET A DIAGNOSIS. IT REMAINS UNREPAIRED WHILE I INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE AND MEANS OF CORRECTION AND REPAIR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10317932
Incident
Mar 4, 2010
Mileage
37,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 6, 2006

ON A 2004 MONACO KNIGNT MOTOR HOME THE OIL SENDING SENSOR WILL GROUND OUT WHEN IT IS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. (IE RAIN OR ROAD SPRAY) THIS CAUSES A FALSE WARNING BUZZER TO ACTIVATE. RESPONSIBLE ACTION IS TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE WARNING BUZZER. POSSIBLE HAZARD IS BEING PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON INTERSTATE WHILE MAKING THE DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE. ANOTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEM IS THE IGNORING OF THE WARNING BUZZER DUE TO IT FREQUENCY ASSUMING THAT IT IS A FALSE SIGNAL WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF ANY NUMBER OF OTHER CAUSES. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, WIRE CONNECTIONS SILICONE SPRAYED, AND LIQUID TAPE APPLIED. MONACO STATES THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO LIVE WITH. CONCERNED OVER SAFETY OF PERSONS BEING EXPOSED TO THE HAZARDS OF STOPPING ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB

NHTSA ID
10151849
Incident
Mar 6, 2006
Mileage
13,125 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

040621

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE ADDITION OF A HOLD DOWN BRACKET ON THE WARDROBE SLIDE-OUT MECHANISM USED ON CERTAIN COACHES. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR, AND MONACO DIPLOMAT. *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—
2004Viewing530—
2003240—
20021951—
20011361—
2000851—

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.