2002 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT

1 recalls — 2 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.
8,587 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT Apr 19, 2006
Incident date: Apr 13, 2006
27" FRONT TELEVISION FELL OUT OF CABINET WHILE DRIVING. STRUCK DRIVER, NO INJURIES. MOTOR HOME IS 2002 MONACO DIPLOMAT, COACH # [XXX], VIN [XXX]. TOP OF TV IS TIPPED OUT ABOUT 4" AND HELD IN PLACE BY TWO SCREWS IN LOWER REAR AND TWO BRADS ON A FOLDING FRONT TRIM LEAF. APPARENTLY THE SCREWS WORKED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 22, 2003
Incident date: May 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM

Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT

4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
220000 SEATS1
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
124 Aug 13, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
JB RADIATOR INNER COOLER FAILURE ON ALUMINUM RADIATORS. *TT
R01043 Jul 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS REGARDING THE UPGRADE OF THE EURO RECLINER SEAT BASE. *TT
R01043 Jul 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING UPGRADE OF THE EURO RECLINER SEAT BASE. *TT
R01043 Jun 18, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
LETTER TO MONACO / HOLIDAY RAMBLER OWNERS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF AN UPGRADED EURO RECLINER SEAT BASE. *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

MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2010 5 1 View
2009 1 1 View
2008 2 3 View
2007 3 1 View
2006 3 5 View
2005 2 1 View
2004 1 10 View
2002 (current) 1 2
2001 4 11 View
2000 2 27 View
1999 3 22 View
1998 3 1 View

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