1998 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
3 recalls — 1 complaints — 4 TSBs
03V166000 May 8, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROU... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONAC... Read more
03V102000 Mar 17, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PSI RECORDED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS PSI AS 90 LBS FRONT AND 100 REAR. THE CORRECT INFORMATION SHOULD BE A PSI OF 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
98V232000 Sep 18, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. INADEQUATE BRACING WAS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK. THE BRACE COULD FAIL ALLOWING ONE END OF THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN FROM ITS POSITION AND HANG LOWER THAN THE OTHER END.
Consequence
THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACE UNDER THE FUEL TANK.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 23, 2002
Incident date: Jul 23, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHEILD WENT OFF TRACK AND LEFT A LARGE OPENNING IN THE WINDSHEILD. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE WINDSHEILD RE-SET, PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN.*JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
TSI 87
Sep 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH DASH A/C COMPRESSOR IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT: ADJUSTMENT MAY LOOSEN. *YC
TSI 05
Jun 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT OVERHEAD NOT ATTACHED TO FRONT CAP. *YC
TSI 04
May 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME COACHES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1998 AND MAY 23, 1998 MAY EXPERIENCE A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BI-DIRECTIONAL RELAY DELAY. *YC
TSI 06
Jan 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
CONDITIONS WITH THE FRESH WATER TANK NOT FILLING ENOUGH. *YC
MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT across all model years (1998–2011).
34
Total Recalls
90
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
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