- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Monaco Knight Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Monaco Knight with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 2 fires. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2010 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Knight year, for its age
#315 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Monaco Knight problems
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2009 Monaco Knight recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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2 complaints about the 2009 Monaco Knight
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 nhtsa 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*jb
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 *dt
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All Knight yearsQuestions about the 2009 Monaco Knight
Does the 2009 Monaco Knight have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Monaco Knight: recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2015); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2010); pedals and linkages (January 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Monaco Knight?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2).
How many complaints has the 2009 Monaco Knight had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 23, 2018 and the latest on October 23, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Monaco Knight a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Monaco Knight year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2009 Monaco Knight has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data