NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Monaco Coach Knight Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Monaco Coach Knight has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 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 2001 Monaco Coach Knight. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Monaco Coach Knight owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight, describing incidents dated February 1, 2002 to October 15, 2016.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 11 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Of the 13 complaints on file, 4 report a fire; across all 13 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11166020 · Filed

    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, (800)-306-4002) WHERE IT WAS…

  • ODI #10971613 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10468797 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONACO COACH KNIGHT RV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE AN UNDISCLOSED PART WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NEVER REPAIRED AND LATER RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT BE CONTACTED…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #08V257000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported June 5, 2008 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 8,587 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R08017 · Owners notified August 29, 2008 · Vehicles built November 17, 1997 – July 15, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. 08017.CUSTOMERS MAY 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/CERTIFICATION LABEL/INCORRECT TIRE SIZE

NHTSA #03V101000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 112 vehicles

Monaco Coach campaign R02226 · Owners notified April 30, 2003 · Vehicles built September 20, 2000 – May 16, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R02226. 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).

MONACO/STEERING SHAFT

NHTSA #01V256000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2001 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 98 vehicles

Owners notified August 13, 2001 · Vehicles built February 6, 2001 – June 12, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #01V128005 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 30, 2001 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 3,320 vehicles

Vehicles built February 1, 2000 – September 1, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/ALLISON TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #00V229003 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported October 13, 2000 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 50 vehicles

Vehicles built May 18, 2000 – July 19, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALLISON AT 1-800-252-5283 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Monaco Coach Knight model years

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