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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
2001 Monaco Coach KnightProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, diesel1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, air1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Steering
1Suspension
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, air | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2001 Monaco Coach Knight recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Other: labels
Risk. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 2 more recalls
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Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Monaco Coach.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Knight year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Knight median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight, and the recalls they led to.
- UNPROTECTED LP GAS LINENo recall
In owners' words
What Knight owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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