2005 Monaco Coach Cayman
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Air bags · Steering · Suspension
Driving westbound from suspension shop after new shock absorbers installed,and request for inspection on trailing arms that shop now denies the request. About 7-10 miles away from shop hit hard bump and trailing arm shifted down which turned whole rear sideways and almost lost control. this was a…
Driving westbound from suspension shop after new shock absorbers installed,and request for inspection on trailing arms that shop now denies the request. About 7-10 miles away from shop hit hard bump and trailing arm shifted down which turned whole rear sideways and almost lost control. this was a federal recall for monaco who now restrutured and assumes no liability along with mcbride spring and suspension at 1010 2ND st albuquerque, new mexico.
- Suspension
Had trailing arms replaced becasue of a wellknown premature failure problem. both trailing arms were cracked. in one, the crack was relatively far advanced and likely would have failed completely in short order. the other was just starting. *tr
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
2005 monaco cayman motorhome. consumer writes in regards to broken trailing arms recall. *Smd the consumer stated as he approached the on-ramp to the freeway, the motorhome began to sway a bit, and when he actually got on the freeway at a speed of 50 mph, and when he applied the brakes to slow…
2005 monaco cayman motorhome. consumer writes in regards to broken trailing arms recall. *Smd the consumer stated as he approached the on-ramp to the freeway, the motorhome began to sway a bit, and when he actually got on the freeway at a speed of 50 mph, and when he applied the brakes to slow down, the motorhome began to sway erratically. The consumer had the trailing arm's replaced at his expense. The consumer stated he was never notified of a recall and the manufacturer has since gone out of business and was purchased by another company.
- Suspension › Rear
Our monaco cayman rv's trailing arms broke. this caused extreme swerving at speeds over 40 and especially when the brakes were applied. we took it to a shop to be repaired and warned them not to drive it. they test drove it anyway, and I got a call that the technician thought he was going to die…
Our monaco cayman rv's trailing arms broke. this caused extreme swerving at speeds over 40 and especially when the brakes were applied. we took it to a shop to be repaired and warned them not to drive it. they test drove it anyway, and I got a call that the technician thought he was going to die and was white as a sheet. they checked with monaco, who admitted to having problems with the trailing arms, but refused to cover the repair. they had a replacement trailing arm setup available for $1850 plus $150 shipping, so that tells us that they absolutely know of the problem. this repair cost us over $3500. we called monaco to check on warranty coverage, and they hung up on us. somebody IS going to die because of this problem. if I hadn't been a retired truck driver, I don't know if I could have handled it. *Tr
- Service brakes, air · Structure › Frame and members
The events were erratic driving due to a broken trailing arm on our monaco cayman motorhome. the parts are original equipment. They were replaced aftermarket parts that are much more stout. I was told it was a life threatening failure, which monaco doesn't want to address. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Rear
Noted an article in family motor coach mag concerning a possible failure mode of the monaco trailing arm assembly for a 4 airbag connection to the rear axle. took it to brazel's in centralia, wa. for inspection. they found cracks in both trailing arms. had them replaced for reengineered ones…
Noted an article in family motor coach mag concerning a possible failure mode of the monaco trailing arm assembly for a 4 airbag connection to the rear axle. took it to brazel's in centralia, wa. for inspection. they found cracks in both trailing arms. had them replaced for reengineered ones that were manufactured by source mfg. my question IS how does monaco get by with not covering a design flaw that could have catastrophic effects if I had waited until it ultimately failed. monaco knew of the problem several years before my coach was manufactured ( mine IS a 2005 cayman. the failure was known in 2003. they continued to manufacture the coach with a known safety issue and now because of their financial predicament they no longer feel that it IS not their responsibility to do the repair with a part that solves the problem. thank goodness that the problem was discovered before I had a failure while on the road. there are horror stories of others that were not so fortunate. *Tr
- Suspension › Rear
Rv trailing arm failure, right side only. No advance notice . Just bang-broke.then very dangerious driving to get to repair shop nearby. Was unaware of monaco recall until after this event happened. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10010352The steering intermediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. Various models including 2005 safari sahara.
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