2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
The 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibility (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT, potentially affecting up to 3,110 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 07V404000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 630 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR 'KINK' IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MONACO RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 08V070000 MONACO FILE R08005 AM EQUIPMENT WIPER SYSTEM RECALL. *TR I HAD THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE AT LIGHTNIN RV IN LAWRENCEVILLE GA 770-963-9889 THE REPAIRS WERE DONE 2ND WEEK IN APRIL. SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON A TRIP AND THE NEW PARTS FROM AM EQUIPMENT HAVE FAILED, THE WIPERS BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE DRIVE MOTOR. THE SAME EXACT WAY THEY DID BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIRS. MY MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR GOING ON 2 WEEKS WAITING FOR DIRECTION FROM AM EQUIPMENT TO LIGHTNIN RV. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM AS MY MOTOR HOME WEIGHS 43,000LB AND IF YOU CANT SEE IN AN UNEXPECTED RAIN STORM MY SAFETY AS WELL AS OTHERS IN MY PATH ARE IN DANGER DUE TO IMPAIRED VISION. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HELP
Safety Rating for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT
- 2002 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 2 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 10 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2006 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 5 complaints
- 2007 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT (current)
- 2008 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 3 complaints
- 2009 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2010 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2011 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
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