NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Monaco Coach Cayman Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Monaco Coach dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Monaco Coach Cayman owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman, describing incidents dated November 14, 2005 to May 15, 2006.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 3 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #10328771 · Filed May 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MONACO COACH CAYMAN MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BRAKE HOSE WAS REPLACE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASION. AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS…
ODI #10144579 · Filed December 6, 2005
MY 2003 MONACO CAYMAN MOTORHOME WITH BOSCH BRAKES HAS HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE OVERHEATED AND THE REPAIR BILL WILL BE OVER $4,000. IT IS STILL WITHIN THE WARRANTY, BUT MONACO REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V2278000 FOR THIS…
ODI #10042287 · Filed October 3, 2003
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

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TRAILING ARMS/SUSPENSION

NHTSA #05V053000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 14, 2005 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R04062 · Owners notified March 29, 2005 · Vehicles built November 30, 2001 – October 1, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R04062.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

MONACO/I-BEAM IMITATOR

NHTSA #04V038000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice

Reported January 28, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,156 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R03024 · Owners notified March 1, 2004 · Vehicles built February 4, 2002 – October 24, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R03024.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/BATTERY CABLE

NHTSA #03V267000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 135 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R03011 · Owners notified August 22, 2003 · Vehicles built October 31, 2002 – February 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING WORN AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT SYSTEM THAT COULD DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND/OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE EYELET ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CABLE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R03011.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2002 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 8,581 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R02175 · Owners notified August 18, 2004 · Vehicles built April 10, 1998 – September 3, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R02175.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Monaco Coach Cayman.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10328771

Incident: May 15, 2006 · Filed: May 4, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MONACO COACH CAYMAN MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BRAKE HOSE WAS REPLACE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASION. AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE THIRD FAILURE, THE CONTACT TOOK HAD ALL THE CALIPERS REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,560. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10144579

Incident: November 14, 2005 · Filed: December 6, 2005

MY 2003 MONACO CAYMAN MOTORHOME WITH BOSCH BRAKES HAS HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE OVERHEATED AND THE REPAIR BILL WILL BE OVER $4,000. IT IS STILL WITHIN THE WARRANTY, BUT MONACO REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V2278000 FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. MONACO CLAIMS MY MOTORHOME DOES NOT FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. THE VIN NUMBER FOR MY MOTORHOME IS: [XXX]. WE DID HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS LIGHT COMING ON IN JULY. WHEN THAT WAS REPAIRED THE SERVICE PEOPLE DID NOT NOTICE ANY EXTREME WEAR ON OUR BRAKES. IT SEEMS STRANGE TO ME THAT I WOULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE AFOREMENTIONED RECALL. WE HAVE DRIVEN OUR MOTORHOME 29,000 MILES TO VARIOUS STATES IN THE NORTHEAST AND ALSO TO COLORADO. ONE WOULD THINK THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE DESIGNED FOR TRAVEL OF THIS TYPE. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A "RECREATIONAL VEHICLE". *NM UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10042287

Filed: October 3, 2003

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

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