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.
Monaco Coach Knight abs comes on
18 of the 54 owner complaints about the Monaco Coach Knight describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 22,000
By model year
- 20032
- 200211
- 20014
- 20001
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco coach knight. While driving various speeds, an abnormal burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and inspected. The contact noticed that both front wheels were hot to the touch and the ABS cables were burnt and detached. The vehicle was driven to a rest area where an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle. The technician stated that the ABS cables, calipers, and rotors failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was mentioned in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 monaco coach knight. While driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as the rear end veered. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and a burning odor emitting from the rear wheel well and tires. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear wheel hubs needed to be rebuilt including the rotors, calipers, wheel bearings, front shield covers, pads, and master cylinder. The vehicle was not completely repaired due to part unavailability and because the manufacturer no longer made the parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 monaco knight. The contact was driving 50 MPH when white smoke emitted inside of the vehicle from the tires. The vehicle was then taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic stated that the brake caliper failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the brake pads and the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.
The calipers seize then overheats the rotor, pads and ABS eye and sometimes catches on fire. This has happened at least 6 times.
In june 2010, while on my way to church annual conference, my right rear brake overheated and melted the ABS sensor. I called for roadside assistance and he found the problem, got the brake released and I finished my trip with no problems. Then in august 2010, while on my way to paintsville kentucky , my left front brake overheated. I was able to get stopped before the sensor melted and put a fan on the brake area and cooled it off. It was then free and I was able to continue on my trip with no additional problems. When I contacted workhorse about the problem they said my unit was not in the recall for the same problem.
Vehicle involved is a 2002 monaco knight motorhome originally equipped with bosch zops air over hydraulic disc brakes. All four brake calipers were repaired with bosch zoh-t anchor plate repair kits under recall campaign no. 02v278000 in 2004. In july 2009 the left rear brake became severely overheated causing transfer of brake pad material to the rotor and causing the ABS sensor to melt and fall loose from the caliper. Repair was made by replacing the left rear caliper, replacing both left and right brake pads, turning the left brake rotor and replacing the ABS sensor.
Thermal brake failure on us hwy 19 west of burnsville, nc. On 22 sept. 2008. The right front caliper overheated and caused a burned brake smell, strong pull of the steering wheel to the right, and a resultant ABS sensor failure. The piston failed to retract causing the brake pads to drag on the rotor resulting a heat build up, smoke billowed from the wheel well and the rotor glowed red. This is my first failure. However, several fellow owners have reported similar brake failure. A 2004 recall replaced some bake parts. I don't feel comfortable that this type of failure will not happen again! I am seriously considering having the four calipers replaced at an estimated cost of $1250. After attending seminars, speaking with other owners, and several technicians, I believe monaco continues to have brake problems with motor homes that have bosch brake calipers installed.
2002 monaco knight with brake failure. Consumer states that after having the vehicle repaired in 2004. The vehicle started experiencing the symptoms identified in a recall for that vehicle. *kb the consumer was told the failure of the brakes was caused by overuse of the braking system. The consumer also stated the ABS light illuminated between the time of the recall and the brake failure. The consumer believed the manufacturer was negligent in rectifying the problems with his rv which was related to the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco knight 34pbd. The contact stated that the ABS locks up and forces the vehicle off the road. The ABS also overheats and causes him to pull over and allow the component to cool. The vehicle was brand new when the failure first began and has occurred every time the motor home was used. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to stop properly during sudden braking. He has to slam on the brake pedal for the vehicle to stop. The contact also stated that the vehicle has been in the shop more than it has been used. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Kongsberg power products systems I, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.
- Risk
- A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact kpps at 1‑877‑485‑6647.
Recall number 10V284000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.
- Risk
- This does not comply with the standard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new front and rear cloth covered brake lines that have the required certification tags. Owner notification began october 20, 2003. 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 1‑877‑466‑6226.
Recall number 03V360000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- 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
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
- Risk
- This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
- Remedy
- Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The ABS ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed. 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 meritor wabco at 1‑800‑535‑5560.
Recall number 00V279003 · Recall details
Questions about the Monaco Coach Knight abs
Why does the abs come on in the Monaco Coach Knight?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine overheating, fire, smoke or burning smell and brake failure.
Which Monaco Coach Knight years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (11 complaints), 2001 (4 complaints) and 2003 (2 complaints).
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