Monaco Coach Knight overheating problems

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 Feb 14, 2011 · Brakes · 21,750 miles · OH

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.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 monaco knight coach rv. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the vehicle began to abnormally pull toward the right as the anti-lock brake sensor warning light illuminated. The contact stated there was a burning odor coming from the brakes. After investigating, the contact discovered that the front driver side brake had overheated. The vehicle was parked and the contact was no longer driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired or examined for the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components). The failure and current mileage was 32,000.

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 Nov 4, 2009 · Brakes · 81,300 miles · OK

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.

Filed Nov 11, 2008 · Brakes · 60,400 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · AL

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.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Brakes · 8,558 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco knight. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall # 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). The ABS light has illuminated four times after being serviced for the recall and the brakes overheat when the light is illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for this failure, but they have been unable to successfully perform the repair. The engine size and # of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage is 21,600 and failure mileage was 8,558.

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Brakes · 19,600 miles · GA

Brake assemblies overheating and locking front wheel down brake drums were red hot to melt ABS sensors.