2004 Monaco Coach Knight Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Monaco Coach Knight recalls

Most common 2004 Monaco Coach Knight problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	4
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2017-06-06, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELD WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY CRACKED AND RUSTY FOR A LONG TIME. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE MOTORHOME STARTED TO SWAY EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO A CHASSIS REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR TRAILING ARM FAILED AT THE WELD AND BOTH TRAILING ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORHOME WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V038000 (SUSPENSION). THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

2012-11-17, Power Train
AS I PULLED OUT OF THE CAMPGROUND, THE TRAILING ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SLIP FORCING THE MOTORHOME TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTAL LOSE OF CONTROL. AFTER SEARCHING MONACO BLOGS, I FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MONACO HAS KNOWN ABOUT FOR YEARS. *TR

2010-05-25, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2OO4 MONACO KNIGHT RV. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT REDUCED SPEED AND CONTINUED WITH DRIVING WITH CAUTION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE RESIDENCE , THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS WERE SEVERELY BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED BOTH TRAILING ARMS HAD BROKEN AND THE REAR SUSPENSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE 2005 MONACO KNIGHT RV AND HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL SAFETY DE

2010-03-09, Suspension
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED RV NEW SEPT 2004 FROM FRESNO DEALER. PRIOR TO THE ROAD INCIDENT, I NEVER REC'D OR HAD ANY NOTICE OF ANY RECALL OR PROBS, NOR HAD ANY SYMPTOMS. AFTER ABOUT 3 HRS OF DRIVING FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY (VISALIA) DOWN I-5 THROUGH LA IN CA ON A REASONABLY FLAT HIGHWAY, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR TRAILING SUPPORT ARM ON 2004 MONACO KNIGHT, CAUSING WILD, UNCONTROLLED SWERVING INTO LANES ON EACH SIDE AND ROCKING SIDE TO SIDE. THE REACTIONS WERE MADE WORSE WITH BRAKING. THE METAL ARM WAS COMPLETELY FRACTURED. I MANAGED TO AVOID A COLLISION AND LIMP TO A NEARBY SERVICE CENTER TO GET A DIAGNOSIS. IT REMAINS UNREPAIRED WHILE I INVESTIGATE THE CAU

2006-03-06, Electrical System
ON A 2004 MONACO KNIGNT MOTOR HOME THE OIL SENDING SENSOR WILL GROUND OUT WHEN IT IS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. (IE RAIN OR ROAD SPRAY) THIS CAUSES A FALSE WARNING BUZZER TO ACTIVATE. RESPONSIBLE ACTION IS TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE WARNING BUZZER. POSSIBLE HAZARD IS BEING PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON INTERSTATE WHILE MAKING THE DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSE. ANOTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEM IS THE IGNORING OF THE WARNING BUZZER DUE TO IT FREQUENCY ASSUMING THAT IT IS A FALSE SIGNAL WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF ANY NUMBER OF OTHER CAUSES. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, WIRE CONNECTIONS SILICONE SPRAYED, AND LIQUID TAPE APPLIED. MONACO STATES THAT TH

2004 Monaco Coach Knight questions

Does the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Suspension:Front; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Electrical System (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Monaco Coach Knight has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.