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2001 Monaco Coach Knight brakes problems

11 complaints (85% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 21,000.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
85%
typical mileage
21,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Foundation components
    3
  • Disc: caliper
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    1
  • Antilock
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Monaco Coach Knight brakes problems in other years

20002001200220032008

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported October 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 02V278000 · Recall details

What 2001 Monaco Coach Knight owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · AL · fire

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 diagnosed that the brake assembly failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Brakes · TN · fire

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 were disconnected. The contact also noticed that the rotors and wheel seals also needed to be repaired. The contact repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle year, make, and model was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v278000 (service brakes: hydraulic). The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · TN

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 because they were no longer in business. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 25,000. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · TX · fire

The calipers seize then overheats the rotor, pads and ABS eye and sometimes catches on fire. This has happened at least 6 times.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · WA

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, sensors and calipers would need to be replaced. The contact stated the exact same failure had occurred less than one year ago and all sensors were replaced. The contact was able to locate a recall relative to the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v278000- service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components) but was advised by the manufacturer that monaco had filed liquidation and had been taken over by a new company, therefore she would not be able to have the vehicle repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current was unknown.

Filed Jul 13, 2009 · Brakes · 32,500 miles · FL

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.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · WI

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 smoking, it had not broke out into a fire yet, but I am sure it would have if I kept driving. I searched the web and found recall number 02v278000, monaco's recall number r02175 which described the exact same problem. I called monaco and they told me that the prior owner had the brakes checked and there was nothing wrong with them and there was nothing they could do for me. This motor home has only 20,000 miles and now because of this problem I now have to have the brake pads, rotors, and the internal parts of the front axles replaced, this is not something a vehicle with only 21,000 miles on it should need. This problem is exactly what the original recall was to prevent. I would like to see this recall reissued and hold monaco responsible for the repairs that I believe were never performed under the original recall.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · 7,702 miles · 00 · fire · 2 injuries

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 consumer has had this in for recall repairs on september 22, 2004 . The dealer checked the calipers, then said they were fine. On november 17, 2004 one of the calipers failed, and on may 10, 2004 other calipers failed. Three out of the four brake calipers failed. The monaco company stated that recall repairs have already been made, and that is all they could do.*ak there was a fire in the engine compartment due to a fuel leak. The consumer and his wife went to the emergency room.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · OK

After driving on the road and when consumer tried to stop the brakes locked up. This has happened three times since consumer has owned the vehicle. Also, on one occasion engine had completely shut down after driving one hundred from getting the brakes fixed.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · OK

Left front brake locked up.next 100 miles right brake locked up. 150 miles after repairs left brake locked up. 200 miles after repairs strong hot brake smell detected.

Questions about the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight brakes

Does the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight, 85% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2001 Monaco Coach Knight brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 21,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V278000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Monaco Coach Knight have bad brakes?

The Monaco Coach Knight model years with the most brakes complaints are 2002 (17 complaints) and 2001 (11 complaints).

Other 2001 Monaco Coach Knight problems

Fuel system 2Electrical 1Steering 1Suspension 1Tires 1

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