2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
3 recalls — 5 complaints — 2 TSBs
08V070000 Feb 14, 2008
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
MONACO IS RECALLING 1,733 MY 2006-2007 DIPLOMAT AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WIPER SYSTEMS SUPPLIED BY AM EQUIPMENT. THE DRIVE MOTOR LINK BECOMES DISENGAGED DURING OPERATION FROM THE WIPER DRIVE ARM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DRIVE ARM CAUSING THE WIPER SYSTEM TO FAIL.
Consequence
WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
MONACO WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE UNDER-THE-HOOD WIPER SYSTEM WITH A NEW MODEL, REUSING THE WIPER ARM AND BLADES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
07V311000 Jul 20, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
Consequence
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MONACO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE ... Read more
05V366000 Aug 24, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE FRONT ELECTRICAL BOX/FIREWALL CAN OVERLOAD.
Consequence
CHANGES IN THE COMPONENT SUPPLIER RELAY REQUIREMENTS WITH AN UPDATED CONTROLLER WERE CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 11, 2009
Incident date: Nov 15, 2009
MOTOR HOME BY MONACO BROKEN FRAME TRAILING ARMS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
May 12, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
OWNER OF A 2006 40' MONACO DIPLOMAT RV MOTORHOME DELIVERED WITH A 400HP DIESEL ENGINE, MANUFACTURED BY CUMMINS INC. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RE A POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE; HE IS REQUESTING HELP IN ORDERING CUMMINS TO INSTALL A PROPER MANUFACTURED ENGINE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REMEDY THE MANUF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Jul 20, 2007
RECALL BY CUMMINS ON ISL850 ENGINES INSTALLED ON 2006/7 MONACO MOTORHOMES. THE RECALL DOES NOT ADDRESS THE POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE ISSUE. IT ONLY PROTECTS THE ENGINE FROM BLOWING UP THUS SAVING CUMMINGS MONEY. THE CORRECT FIX SHOULD BE A NEW ENGINE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE THE UNCERTAINTY OF ENGINE FAI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Aug 26, 2007
Incident date: Jul 19, 2007
WHILE TRAVELING IN MONTANA IN OUR 2006 MONACO DIPLOMAT MOTORHOME WITH THE CUMMINS ISL400 ENGINE A FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED IN THE ENGINE. THIS LEAK INVOLVED THE LINE FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL RAIL SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE WHILE THE UNIT WAS RUNNING. MOTORHOME HAD TO BE TOWED 65 MILES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 26, 2007
Incident date: Jul 19, 2007
WHILE TRAVELING IN MONTANA IN OUR 2006 MONACO DIPLOMAT MOTORHOME WITH THE CUMMINS ISL400 ENGINE A FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED IN THE ENGINE. THIS LEAK INVOLVED THE LINE FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL RAIL SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE WHILE THE UNIT WAS RUNNING. MOTORHOME HAD TO BE TOWED 65 MILES... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
08-04-02
May 5, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MONACO COACH CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CUMMINS INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN C0805 PERTAINING TO CERTAIN ISC AND ISL ENGINES. *PE
08-04-02
May 5, 2008
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
MONACO COACH CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT CUMMINS INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN C0805 PERTAINING TO CERTAIN ISC AND ISL ENGINES. *PE
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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