2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
4 recalls — 11 complaints — 4 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.
02V013001 Jan 7, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
ON CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH A STEERABLE AUXILIARY AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES, THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE BRAKE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. MERITOR WABCO IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 MERITOR WABCO AT 800... Read more
01V128005 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 CONTAC... Read more
00V297000 Oct 11, 2000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES PRODUCED ON ROADMASTER CHASSIS. A 12VDC 50 AMP MINI-BREAKER ON THE REFRIGERATOR SUPPLY WIRE RATHER THAN A 12 VDC 30 AMP BREAKER.
Consequence
THE SUPPLY WIRE COULD OVERHEAT, WHICH WOULD THEREBY CREATE A RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 12VDC 50 AMP BREAKER WITH A 12VDC 30 AMP BREAKER.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
3 crashes 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 15, 2006
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 15, 2006
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 15, 2006
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
TIRES
May 30, 2006
Incident date: Sep 26, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE DRIVER OF THE COACH WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE RIGHT REAR OUTER TIRE BLEW OUT, IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE COACH. THE COACH WENT UP ON AN EMBANKMENT. THE PASSENGER IN THE COACH WAS NOT WEARING A SEA... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 30, 2006
Incident date: Sep 26, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE DRIVER OF THE COACH WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE RIGHT REAR OUTER TIRE BLEW OUT, IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE COACH. THE COACH WENT UP ON AN EMBANKMENT. THE PASSENGER IN THE COACH WAS NOT WEARING A SEA... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 30, 2006
Incident date: Sep 26, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE DRIVER OF THE COACH WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE RIGHT REAR OUTER TIRE BLEW OUT, IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE COACH. THE COACH WENT UP ON AN EMBANKMENT. THE PASSENGER IN THE COACH WAS NOT WEARING A SEA... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Nov 29, 2005
Incident date: Mar 10, 2005
*DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO A SEPARATION OF THE DOUBLE PANEL GLASS. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THIS IS A 2001, MONACO, DIPLOMAT RV. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE CONSUMER EXPLAINED THAT THE GLASS WAS CLOUDY,... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: May 12, 2001
IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES,STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED. STILL CAN NOT HOLD THE VEHCLE IN ONE LANE ON HIGHWAY. FACTORY SAYS ALL COMPONENTS ARE "WITH IN" SPECS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: May 12, 2001
IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES,STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED. STILL CAN NOT HOLD THE VEHCLE IN ONE LANE ON HIGHWAY. FACTORY SAYS ALL COMPONENTS ARE "WITH IN" SPECS.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
THERE IS A CONSTANT PROPANE SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, WATER HEATER BURNER AND RELAY WERE REPLACED. BUT CONSUMER CAN STILL SMELL THE PROPANE.*AK
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2002
VEHICLE EXHIBITS CONSIDERABLE SWAY AND WANDERING WHILE IN MOTION, STEERING GEAR RATED UP TO 9000 LB FRONT AXLE, ACTUAL AXLE WEIGHT 10460, INSTALLED 12,800 LBS. *YD
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING ORDERS FOR SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE DOOR HANDLE TEARDROP STRIKER. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
106
Nov 1, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECTLY WIRED SYSTEMS HEAT SWITCH. *TT
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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