2004 Monaco Coach Knight recalls and problems

The 2004 Monaco Coach Knight has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Monaco Coach dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Monaco Coach Knight vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Monaco Coach Knight recalls

Recall 04V-441: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-038: Suspension

Reported Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.

Risk: The I-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the original I-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Recall 03V-360: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Oct 1, 2003 · 26 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2004 Monaco Coach Knight problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	4
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Suspension › Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,102 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Monaco Coach Knight complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 30,536 miles · reported Nov 17, 2012

As I pulled out of the campground, the trailing arm on the passenger side broke allowing the rear axle to slip forcing the motorhome to veer sharply to the right. If I had been traveling at highway speed results would have been total lose of control. After searching monaco blogs, I found this is a problem that monaco has known about for years.

Suspension · at 36,102 miles · reported May 25, 2010

The contact owns a 2oo4 monaco knight rv. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle excessively vibrated. The contact reduced speed and continued with driving with caution. While the vehicle was parked at the residence , the contact detected that the rear axle trailing arms were severely bent. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for repair. The technician stated both trailing arms had broken and the rear suspension required replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact stated that there was a recall pertaining to the…

Suspension · at 37,000 miles · reported Mar 9, 2010

I AM original owner, purchased rv new sept 2004 from fresno dealer. Prior to the road incident, I never rec'd or had any notice of any recall or probs, nor had any symptoms. After about 3 hrs of driving from the central valley (Visalia) down I-5 through la in ca on a reasonably flat highway, I experienced a complete failure of the right rear trailing support arm on 2004 monaco knight, causing wild, uncontrolled swerving into lanes on each side and rocking side to side. The reactions were made worse with braking. The metal arm was completely fractured. I managed to avoid a collision and limp to…

Electrical System · at 13,125 miles · reported Mar 6, 2006

On a 2004 monaco knignt motor home the oil sending sensor will ground out when it is exposed to moisture. (Ie rain or road spray) this causes a false warning buzzer to activate. Responsible action is to pull to the side of the road and attempt to determine the reason for the warning buzzer. Possible hazard is being pulled to the side of the road on interstate while making the determination of the cause. Another possible problem is the ignoring of the warning buzzer due to it frequency assuming that it is a false signal where there is a potential of any number of other causes. The sensor has…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight: 04V-441 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-038 (suspension), 03V-360 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight?

Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,102 miles.

Are Monaco Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Monaco Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.