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2009 Monaco Knight problems

The most common problem on the 2009 Monaco Knight is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Knight model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2009 Monaco Knight problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2

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  • Electrical
    2

Recalls 3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported December 23, 2015 · 2,123 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014 Monaco Dynasty, 2009-2014 Monaco Knight, 2012-2013 Monaco LaPalma, 2009-2013 Monaco Monarch, 2009-2011 Monaco Riptide, 2008 Safari Passage, and 2008 Safari Simba motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1‑800‑509‑3417. ARG's number for this recall is 151216REV.

Recall number 15V872000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported November 17, 2010 · 85 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Navistar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

Recall number 10V588000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported January 20, 2010 · 56 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 beaver contessa, model year 2009 beaver marquis, patriot, monterey, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler ambassador, model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler endeavor, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler imperial, model year 2010 holiday rambler navigator, and sceptor, model year 2010 monaco camelot model year 2010-2011 monaco diplomat, model year 2010 monaco dynasty, model year 2009-2010 monaco knight and model year 2010 monaco signature manufactured from january 22, 2008 through october 27, 2009 on behalf of monaco rv with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. 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 vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar is working with kongsberg please see kongsberg defect report 09e-064. Navistar will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 10V014000 · Recall details

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What 2009 Monaco Knight owners say

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Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Electrical · 30,236 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 monaco knight. The contact stated that the transfer switch caught on fire and melted. The contact, who was a firefighter, extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. Neither a police nor a fire report was filed. The contact researched and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v516000 (electrical system), which was related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the rv because it was not their responsibility. The dealer was also contacted and confirmed that they would not repair the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,236. The VIN was unknown. *dt

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Electrical · 30,236 miles · CA · fire

On 10/17/2018 I had a fire in my motorhome caused by a faulty transfer switch iota its 50r after researching its a total recall for a fire hazard I called monoco and was told they would cover it and got a call back 6 hours later saying they would not I was parked at an rv campground when this happened. *dt updated 12/07/18*jb

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Is the 2009 Monaco Knight reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Monaco Knight, close to a typical Knight model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Monaco Knight?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints.

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3 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

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