1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
3 recalls — 22 complaints — 3 TSBs
08V257000 Jun 5, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
03V386000 Oct 10, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON BOTH 36' AND 38' MODELS WAS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL TAG SHOWS THE PSI AS 90 LBS. FRONT AND 100 LBS. REAR. THE CORRECT PSI IS 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR. ALSO, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON CERTAIN UNITS INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE UNIT WAS... Read more
Consequence
DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME WITH UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTOR HOME.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: Feb 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV HAS A FUNGUS INFECTION NAMED COPRINUS BASIDIOMYCETES MOLD, WHICH IS DETRIMENTAL TO HIS HEALTH. THE MOLD HAS INFECTED THE ENTIRE RV AND HAS CIRCULATED IN THE AIR AND THE CARPET. AN EXPERT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Dec 1, 2004
Incident date: Apr 23, 2003
RECALL RECEIVED FOR THE WRONG PSI ON THE ORIGINAL TAG FOR TIRE EQUIPMENT/ VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE BLOWOUT.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V386000 WHICH INDICATED THAT THE WRONG PSI WAS PUT ON THE ORIGINAL ID TAG. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY REFUSED TO HANDLE THE RECALL BECAUS... Read more
TIRES
Dec 1, 2004
Incident date: Apr 23, 2003
RECALL RECEIVED FOR THE WRONG PSI ON THE ORIGINAL TAG FOR TIRE EQUIPMENT/ VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE BLOWOUT.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V386000 WHICH INDICATED THAT THE WRONG PSI WAS PUT ON THE ORIGINAL ID TAG. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY REFUSED TO HANDLE THE RECALL BECAUS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR DRYER ON THE AIR BRAKES HAD BLOWN APART WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO LOSE POWER. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION AND THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. *AK *SCC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 21, 2003
FUEL TANK LEAK. *JB
TIRES
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Apr 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIRE IS HAVING BAD RIVETING PROBLEMS, WHILE DRIVING TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT LEFT FRONT AIR BAG AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE, GOODYEAR G159, 225/70R22.5, DOT MC55. *SLC
TIRES
May 8, 2002
Incident date: Apr 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIRE IS HAVING BAD RIVETING PROBLEMS, WHILE DRIVING TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT LEFT FRONT AIR BAG AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE, GOODYEAR G159, 225/70R22.5, DOT MC55. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 15, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE, IT WAS LEAKING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 11, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
WINDSHIELD HAS POOR VISIBILTY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR PROBLEM, AND LABELED IT UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 3, 2000
Incident date: Apr 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES, PULLS TO RIGHT AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY. ALSO, BRAKES MAKE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, AND A SEVERE SHAKE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 3, 2000
Incident date: Apr 2, 1999
WHILE DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES, PULLS TO RIGHT AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY. ALSO, BRAKES MAKE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, AND A SEVERE SHAKE. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 7, 1999
SLIDE OUT- BENT ARM (AWNING) WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER CLOSURE, SLIDE OUT MOTOR INSTALLED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THE STORAGE DOOR UNDERNEATH SLIDE-OUT TO FALL OFF. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 7, 1999
FITTING IN PUMP MANIFOLD LEAKING. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
LP TANK GAUGE (FLOAT) BROKEN RESULTING IN FAILURE. MJS
STRUCTURE
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
MANY NUTS, B0LTS AND SCREWS REQUIRED TIGHTENING WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. MJS
EQUIPMENT
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
KITCHEN DRAWERS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND SHELVING FALLS CONTINUALLY. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 7, 1999
LOOSE WIRING ON SEVERAL COMPONENTS (HEATER, TELEPHONE, TV/VCR). MJS
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 7, 1999
SHOWER LEAKS, REPAIRED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO LEAK. MJS
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
ELECTRONIC STEP SWITCH FAILED (WIRING). MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 1999
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT AND RESULTING IN LEAKAGE, FIXED PROBLEM HOWEVER CONTINUED TO FAIL. MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 23, 1999
WINDSHIELD POPS OUT OF MOTORHOME IN MIDDLE WHERE THE MOULDING IS. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
TSI98
Mar 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH THE OVERHEAD TELEVISION CABINET TRIM RING NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *TT
TSI 80
Sep 1, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITIONS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN OFF CENTER. *YC
TSI 87
Sep 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH DASH A/C COMPRESSOR IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT: ADJUSTMENT MAY LOOSEN. *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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