2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 800-535-5560 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 contact am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater
Windshield popping out, toilet leaking, power inverter not working properly,front jacks leaking, muffler falling off, skylight over shower leaking. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Tires
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…
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 seat belt. the door was ripped from the hinges throwing the passenger onto the embankment. the passenger was ran over by the coach and by the vehicle the coach was towing. the passenger was killed in the accident. the coach was inspected by a forensic expert and determined the welding on the door frame was shaved off so the door would fit into the frame causing the door to be weakened. updated *jb *cn
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
*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, with moisture between the panes, which made it difficult to see out of the window, especially at night. *nm
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Suspension › Front
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
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
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 620581Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies.
- 620357Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker.
- 620084Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies.
- 615708Subject regarding possibility of incorrectly wired systems heat switch.
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