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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
4 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2010
Suspension
2002 MONACO CAYMAN. CONSUMER REQUESTS A RE-DETERMINATION RELATIVE TO THE PROVISIONS OF HIS PLATINUM COVERAGE SERVICE AGREEMENT AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE HAVING NEW SHOCKS INSTALLED, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE CHASSIS TRAILING ARMS HAD A 3 INCH CRACK WITHIN THE DRIVER SI…
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2002 MONACO CAYMAN. CONSUMER REQUESTS A RE-DETERMINATION RELATIVE TO THE PROVISIONS OF HIS PLATINUM COVERAGE SERVICE AGREEMENT AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE HAVING NEW SHOCKS INSTALLED, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE CHASSIS TRAILING ARMS HAD A 3 INCH CRACK WITHIN THE DRIVER SIDE ARM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED HIS WARRANTY COMPANY, BUT WAS INFORMED THE DEFECTIVE TRAILING ARMS WERE NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURERS RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2005.
NHTSA ODI #10322017
Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 2009
Suspension
I OWN A 2002 MONACO CAYMAN MOTOR HOME WITH A CRACK IN THE TRAILING ARMS WHICH I WILL HAVE TO GET FIXED OUT OF POCKET. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE RIGHT UNDER RECALL 05V053000. I ONLY LEARNED ABOUT THIS THRU FAMILY COACH MAGAZINE. WHEN I CALLED A MONACO & HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER ,THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. FROM THE INTERNET…
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I OWN A 2002 MONACO CAYMAN MOTOR HOME WITH A CRACK IN THE TRAILING ARMS WHICH I WILL HAVE TO GET FIXED OUT OF POCKET. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE RIGHT UNDER RECALL 05V053000. I ONLY LEARNED ABOUT THIS THRU FAMILY COACH MAGAZINE. WHEN I CALLED A MONACO & HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER ,THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. FROM THE INTERNET THERE HAS BEEN SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS. THESE COACH OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED AS WELL AS DEALERS THAT MAY HAVE THESE UNITS ON THEIR LOT. SOURCE MFG.(541)9350308 HAS A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFO. I HOPE THIS IGNORED PROBLEM DOES NOT CAUSE ANY DEATHS OR INJURIES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297476
51,000 miles · Nov 5, 2007
TiresCrashInjury
FRONT RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT ON INTERSTATE IN A 2002 MONACO SIGNATURE 40' MOTORHOME. TIRE TREAD LIFE AND AIR PRESSURES HAD BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CHECKED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. GOODYEAR TIRE 295/80/R225. VEHICLE PROPELLED TO THE RIGHT CAUSING US TO RUN OFF THE INTERSTATE INTO THE SAND, AND VEHICLE WAS LAUNCHED …
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FRONT RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT ON INTERSTATE IN A 2002 MONACO SIGNATURE 40' MOTORHOME. TIRE TREAD LIFE AND AIR PRESSURES HAD BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CHECKED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. GOODYEAR TIRE 295/80/R225. VEHICLE PROPELLED TO THE RIGHT CAUSING US TO RUN OFF THE INTERSTATE INTO THE SAND, AND VEHICLE WAS LAUNCHED INTO A ROLLOVER. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SURVIVED...PASSENGER EJECTED DURING ROLLOVER AND BADLY INJURED. MOTORHOME TOTALED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10207932
25,786 miles · Nov 23, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MONACO COACH CORP. ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 02V278000 THAT CONCERNED THE POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THEY CONTRACTED OUT THE INSPECTION. IN LESS THAN 2,000 MILES FROM THE INSPECTION, THE BRAKES FAILED FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON OF THE RECALL. MONACO COACH DENIED THE COST OF THE SUBSEQUENT REPAIR DESPIT…
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MONACO COACH CORP. ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 02V278000 THAT CONCERNED THE POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THEY CONTRACTED OUT THE INSPECTION. IN LESS THAN 2,000 MILES FROM THE INSPECTION, THE BRAKES FAILED FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON OF THE RECALL. MONACO COACH DENIED THE COST OF THE SUBSEQUENT REPAIR DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED. *JB
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SPACER PLATE UNDER THE TRAILING ARMS HAD A TRANSVERSE WELD WHICH CREATES A HEAT RISER AND CAUSE THE TRAILING ARMS TO CRACK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORHOME AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REPLACE THE TRAILING ARMS FOR CRACKS AND REPLACING THE TRAILING ARMS AND U-BOLTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION OF THE MOTORHOMES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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 1-800-685-6545.
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NHTSA investigations
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