Lolo1034 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hi all, So, while doing research on my 2006 Monaco Cayman, I came across a recall on the trailng arms. Apparently this occurred when Monaco went out of business and we are all stuck with the bill. I have read it effects 2002-2004 Monaco's with 4 air bags; however, I see included is Monaco Cayman 2002-2009. Has anyone replaced their trailing arms due to this? Does it expand up to 2009? I just bought my rig, 60k miles and feel like I gotta dump all kinds of money now. Anything helps..... Thank you, Lolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsteve Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) This was/is a very common issue. It was one of the first items I checked off prior to the purchase of our 04 Knight. First thing I would do is check and see if yours have been replaced. There is a good chance they have been hopefully. Look at Source Engineering as they have some good Info there on the arms and what the look like. Edited April 19, 2021 by ncsteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolo1034 Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 I did put in an email to them, waiting on a reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsteve Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 This is a quick video on how to identify them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morgan Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) My research indicates (i) Monaco Knight 2002-2004 (ii) Monaco Caymen 2002-2009 (iii) Monaco Camelot 2002-2007 (iv) Monaco Diplomat RR8R (v) HR Ambassador 2002-2004 (vi) HR Neptune 2002-2009 (vii) HR Sceptre 2002-2007 (viii) HR Endeavor RR8R (ix) Beaver Sabrina 2002-2007 (x) Beaver Baron all years (xi) Beaver Santiam RR8R (xii) Beaver Monterey 2002-2005 (xiii) Safari Passage 2002-2004 (xiv) Safari Cheetah 2002-2007 (xv) Safari Simba RD all years (xvi) Safari Sahara 2002-2005 (b) Identification: 3” square tube trailing arm passing under the axle Edited April 22, 2021 by Bill Morgan Additional Models Added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolo1034 Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Yep...looks like I gotta get 'er done 😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Maurer Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hi, Hi, mine broke after hitting a freeway bump. Claimed road hazard and insurance paid. Cost over 4k and several weeks to repair. 2005 Safari Cheetah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolo1034 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Gents! I got under my rig and took these pictures. To me it looks like the beefy trailing arms I saw pictures of....what do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Maurer Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 In my humble opinion, it depends on what kind of use the coach is getting. Heavily loaded long trips over rough roads such as multiple alaska highway trips (frost heaves), or heavy gravel use, change arms proactively. If just wandering interstates a few times a year, and not overloading...inspect arms every so often. A crack will be be apparent. When they break it is noticeable. Ours swayed and fishtailed. We were not towing but had a 800 Lb cycle on a lift on the back. Stopped safely and called tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsteve Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 On 4/19/2021 at 9:17 PM, Lolo1034 said: Gents! I got under my rig and took these pictures. To me it looks like the beefy trailing arms I saw pictures of....what do you all think? Yes, I would say they have been changed out already. Good deal👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lake49068 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 The list of HR and Monaco models did not include HR Neptunes. They were bad/suspect, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morgan Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 3 hours ago, lake49068 said: The list of HR and Monaco models did not include HR Neptunes. They were bad/suspect, too. Yes, the Cayman and Neptune are "clones." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morgan Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, Bill Morgan said: Yes, the Cayman and Neptune are "clones." I have edited my original comment to add and resort the ones I left out in transposing from one document to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipjack Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I just had my trailing arms replaced a couple of months ago. I did not see a problem, but with everything I read I didn’t want to take a chance. I ordered the parts from Source engineering, and had a local truck shop replace them. The other reason I went ahead and did it was, I have a friend with a HR in the range of the recall, and actually had his arms break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertcob Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I'm in the process of replacing the trailing arms because one of mine broke while on a recent trip. It wasn't until we were home that I actually found out that had occurred. I'm also planning to install the Ride Enhancement Kit. Did you do that also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lake49068 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 If your Cheetah is on a 4-bag Roadmaster chassis, yes go with the ride enhancement kit. Source Engineering is the supplier of choice and it sure helps keep the driver planted in his seat and hanging clothes on the closet rod! Since you seem to going after major chassis improvements, the best one I did was converting to the TRW steering gear. And congratulations on not getting hurt with the failed trailing arm! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajunboy1959 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 9/20/2021 at 7:45 PM, Skipjack said: I just had my trailing arms replaced a couple of months ago. I did not see a problem, but with everything I read I didn’t want to take a chance. I ordered the parts from Source engineering, and had a local truck shop replace them. The other reason I went ahead and did it was, I have a friend with a HR in the range of the recall, and actually had his arms break. Hi Skipjack, Can you give an idea of the price of the new parts from Source engineering? And the labor cost to install. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert92867 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Look at the condition of your axle... grey faded, covered in factory applied underseal. Notice how your swingarms have a new(er) paint finish, without the factory undercoating. They have definitely been replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 An old picture from above shows the trailing arms on a Cayman and it doesn't look quite right to me. This gap, should it be there? Shouldn't that be pulled up flush & tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajunboy1959 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Hi Ray, Something does not look square. I agree there should be no gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerman Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) I don’t think there is a gap. Looks like this is a wedge shim at the bottom, just to the right of the bolt. You can see it better in this picture Edited November 3, 2023 by Chargerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 20 minutes ago, Chargerman said: I don’t think there is a gap. Looks like this is a wedge shim at the bottom, just to the right of the bolt. You can see it better in this picture By George, uh I mean Steven, I believe you are right, Good catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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