2002 Monaco Coach Cayman Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Monaco Coach Cayman has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 13,564 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 05V053000 2005-02-14 2,827 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

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.

SUSPENSION 04V038000 2004-01-28 2,156 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.

Consequence

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.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 02V278000 2002-10-22 8,581 affected
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.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

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.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I own a 2002 monaco cayman motor home with a crack in the trailing arms which I will have to get fixed out of pocket. This should have been done right under recall 05v053000. I only learned about this thru family coach magazine. When I called a monaco & holiday rambler dealer ,they had not heard…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2009-12-28

“I own a 2002 monaco cayman motor home with a crack in the trailing arms which I will have to get fixed out of pocket. This should have been done right under recall 05v053000. I only learned about this thru family coach magazine. When I called a monaco & holiday rambler dealer ,they had not heard…”

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY · reported 2009-12-28

“Front right tire tread separation and blowout on interstate in a 2002 monaco signature 40' motorhome. Tire tread life and air pressures had been professionally checked prior to the incident. Goodyear tire 295/80/r225. Vehicle propelled to the right causing us to run off the interstate into the…”

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · reported 2007-10-30

“Monaco coach corp. Issued a recall campaign no. 02v278000 that concerned the potential catastrophic failure of the brake system. They contracted out the inspection. In less than 2,000 miles from the inspection, the brakes failed for the exact same reason of the recall. Monaco coach denied the cost…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 2005-07-13

“2002 monaco cayman. Consumer requests a re-determination relative to the provisions of his platinum coverage service agreement and requests reimbursement for expenses incurred. *tgw the consumer stated while having new shocks installed, the technician discovered the chassis trailing arms had a 3…”

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY · reported 1901-01-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Monaco Coach Cayman as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.