The 2001 Monaco Coach Knight has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,748 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V2570002008-06-058,587 affected
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.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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.
EQUIPMENT03V1010002003-03-17112 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS 255/75R 22.5H WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING 255/70R 22.5H.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC02V2780002002-10-228,581 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.
STEERING01V2560002001-08-1598 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
SEAT BELTS01V1280052001-04-303,320 affected
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.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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…
POWER TRAIN00V2290032000-10-1350 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT…
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
3
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
1fires2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
1fires2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight motor home. After parking the vehicle, the contact smelled smoke and noticed smoke under the rear of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the calipers had large cracks, the rear driver side caliper was leaking brake fluid, and the abs sensors…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the tires. The vehicle was taken lazy days rv of tampa (6130 lazy days blvd, seffner, fl 33584, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight 32ft motor coach. The contact was driving at 50 mph when he noticed smoke emitting from the front and rear brakes. The rear brakes and calipers had overheated. The dealer inspected the brakes and informed the contact that the entire brake line,…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 monaco coach knight motor home. While driving out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rear brake line was completely rusted out. The current and failure mileages were 32,500.”
“I own a 2001 monaco knight which I bought in 2006. We took a trip with our rv on 9/19/2008 and the brakes seized up. This caused the brake pads, rotors, bearings and oil reservoir to fail. While driving I smelled something, so I stopped to find out what the problem was. The wheels were actually…”
“Dt: the contact owned a 2001 monaco knight. The left rear inner tire had a blow out since it was there that the lp line was located. It ripped that line out, causing 40 gallons of lp gas to fill up the motor home. They where unable to contact dealership because they had already closed for the day.…”
“Dt: the consumer stated he owns a 2001 monaco knight. He is having problems with the bausch brakes. The brakes were recalled in campaign id 04v116. The monaco file number is r02175. He said that the calipers seized, starting a fire and burning the abs sensors. There were faulty brakes. The…”
“Dt: the consumer stated he owns a 2001 monaco knight. He is having problems with the bausch brakes. The brakes were recalled in campaign id 04v116. The monaco file number is r02175. He said that the calipers seized, starting a fire and burning the abs sensors. There were faulty brakes. The…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE04068 Opened 2004-09-29 · closed 2005-01-13
UNPROTECTED LP GAS LINE
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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