2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
The 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater (2 complaints), Equipmentmechanicalintegrated Jacklevelerstabilizer (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT, potentially affecting up to 17,894 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 00V297000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 31 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 01V128005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 3,320 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 02V013001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 5,956 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalintegrated Jacklevelerstabilizer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
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
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
View all Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
106 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECTLY WIRED SYSTEMS HEAT SWITCH. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 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 — 22 complaints
- 2000 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 27 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT (current)
- 2002 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 2 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 10 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 5 complaints
Other MONACO COACH Models
- MONACO COACH KNIGHT — 62 total complaints
- MONACO COACH CAYMAN — 59 total complaints
- 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