2001 Monaco Coach Knight

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2001 Monaco Coach Knight
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:56:51.655Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Monaco Coach Knight Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 19 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011
2001: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
20008
200113
200219
20032
20045
20053
20062
20071
20081
20090
20100
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050518

THERE WAS A SHORT IN WIRE ARKING, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ABS SENSOR MELTED AND ALL BRAKES WERE NEEDED, AFTER THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER NUMEROUS TIMES THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS, AND THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED THERE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20030403

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190109

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170410

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120801

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010813 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED OR IS TOO SHORT TO MEET MAXIMUM EXTENSION SPECIFICATIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE

Campaign 01V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030430 — equipment

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS 255/75R 22.5H WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING 255/70R 22.5H.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND

Campaign 03V101000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040818 — service brakes, hydraulic

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, H

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

Campaign 02V278000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040929 — PE (closed 20050113)

UNPROTECTED LP GAS LINE

R 20080829 — equipment

MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLO

Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008.

Campaign 08V257000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.

Remedy: ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 00V229003 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION.

Campaign 01V128005 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Monaco Coach Knight — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V229003 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V128005 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V256000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V101000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V278000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V257000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Monaco Coach Knight have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.