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2009 Monaco Knight
3 recall campaigns and 2 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2009 Monaco Knight; the recalls concern equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
The component named most often is electrical system: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 132.2 per 1,000 across all 2009 model-year vehicles and against 1,000 per 1,000 for the Monaco Knight line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.3 complaints per model year across the 6 Monaco Knight model years on this register; 0 complaints reported a crash and 2 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 23 Oct 2018.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 151216REV).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by NAVISTAR, INC (manufacturer campaign R10021).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by NAVISTAR, INC (manufacturer campaign R09004).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2009 Monaco Knight (black) against all 2009 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2009 | Knight line | All 2009 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1,000 | 1,000 | 132.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 132.2 |
2 unique complaints, 2 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Monaco Knight model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,264 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2,179 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 9,780 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Monaco Knight model years · Monaco: 5 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2009 Monaco Knight have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V872000, was reported to NHTSA on 23 Dec 2015 and concerns equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer. Across all model years the Monaco Knight line has 4 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2009 Monaco Knight?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2009 Monaco Knight complain about most?
Electrical System: 2 of 2 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.