1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
The 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Visibilitywindshield (3 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT, potentially affecting up to 9,475 vehicles.
Recall 08V257000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 8,587 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V386000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 888 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 BUILT WITH A TAG AXLE.
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.
View full details →Recall 03V166000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: 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 THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalslide In Camper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentotherlabels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE MOLD WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IGNORED BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. HE WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE EPA AND THE FTC IN REGARDS TO THIS MATTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,437.
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 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WASN'T PURCHASED THERE. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE THE CONSUMER'S RV HAD A SUDDEN BLOWOUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HAVING THE TIRE PRESSURE AT THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE DID NOT CAUSE THE BLOWOUT ALTHOUGH THAT'S NOT WHAT THE RECALL STATED. *NM
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 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WASN'T PURCHASED THERE. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE THE CONSUMER'S RV HAD A SUDDEN BLOWOUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HAVING THE TIRE PRESSURE AT THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE DID NOT CAUSE THE BLOWOUT ALTHOUGH THAT'S NOT WHAT THE RECALL STATED. *NM
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 TANK LEAK. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSI98 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH THE OVERHEAD TELEVISION CABINET TRIM RING NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *TT
TSI 80 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITIONS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN OFF CENTER. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
- 1998 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT (current)
- 2000 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 27 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 11 complaints
- 2002 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 2 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 10 complaints
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- MONACO COACH MONACO — 51 total complaints
- MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 33 total complaints
- MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 22 total complaints
- MONACO COACH HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 13 total complaints