2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
The 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT, potentially affecting up to 2,931 vehicles.
Recall 08V070000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 1,733 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V311000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 747 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 05V366000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 451 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTOR HOME BY MONACO BROKEN FRAME TRAILING ARMS. *TR
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 MANUFACTURING IS SUGGESTING IS A WARNING DEVICE NOT AN ACTUAL FIX TO THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURED STATED THEY WOULD INSTALL A PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE CRANKCASE ESSENTIALLY TO WARN OF A PENDING ENGINE FAILURE.*JB
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 FAILURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE (MOTORHOME ) TO BE STRANDED. *TR UPDATED 09/18/07.*JB
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 TO BILLINGS, MT CUMMINS REPAIR FACILITY. A NEW FUEL LINE WAS INSTALLED, ALONG WITH A BRACKET WHICH IS NOW BEING INSTALLED ON THESE FAULTY LINES DUE TO THESE REPORTED FUEL LEAKS. NUMEROUS MOTORHOME OWNERS WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE REPORTED THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BOTH CUMMINS AND VARIOUS COACH MANUFACTURERS. OWNERS ARE OF THE OPINION THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THESE ENGINES DUE TO THE POTENTIAL OF A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THESE LEAKS. DRIVERS OF THESE UNITS WOULD NOT EVEN BE AWARE OF A FIRE ON THE COACH SINCE THE ENGINE IS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
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 TO BILLINGS, MT CUMMINS REPAIR FACILITY. A NEW FUEL LINE WAS INSTALLED, ALONG WITH A BRACKET WHICH IS NOW BEING INSTALLED ON THESE FAULTY LINES DUE TO THESE REPORTED FUEL LEAKS. NUMEROUS MOTORHOME OWNERS WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE REPORTED THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BOTH CUMMINS AND VARIOUS COACH MANUFACTURERS. OWNERS ARE OF THE OPINION THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THESE ENGINES DUE TO THE POTENTIAL OF A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THESE LEAKS. DRIVERS OF THESE UNITS WOULD NOT EVEN BE AWARE OF A FIRE ON THE COACH SINCE THE ENGINE IS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
- 2001 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 11 complaints
- 2002 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 2 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 10 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT (current)
- 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2008 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 3 complaints
- 2009 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2010 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2011 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
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- MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 33 total complaints
- MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 22 total complaints
- MONACO COACH HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 13 total complaints