2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT
The 2013 MONACO 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 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT, potentially affecting up to 17,437 vehicles.
Recall 15V872000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 2,123 vehicles affected
Defect: Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014 Monaco Dynasty, 2009-2014 Monaco Knight, 2012-2013 Monaco LaPalma, 2009-2013 Monaco Monarch, 2009-2011 Monaco Riptide, 2008 Safari Passage, and 2008...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 13V020000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 7,657 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010...
Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Recall 13V020000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 7,657 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010...
Consequence: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING UP A MOUNTAIN WHEN A LOUD BANG OCCURRED. ENGINE LOST POWER AND COULD NOT CLIMB HILL/MOUNTAIN. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK AND WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE COACH. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN FOR 14 HOURS BEFORE SOMEONE COULD GET TO US. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DPF MIL LAMP COMING ON. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
AFC-13909 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NAVISTAR: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED WITH A 12 BLADE FAN INSTEAD OF 16 BLADE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 2011-2012 ENDEAVOR, AMBASSADOR, MONACO, DIPLOMAT, KNIGHT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO DIPLOMAT
- 2010 MONACO DIPLOMAT — 0 complaints
- 2011 MONACO DIPLOMAT — 1 complaint
- 2012 MONACO DIPLOMAT — 0 complaints
- 2013 MONACO DIPLOMAT (current)
- 2014 MONACO DIPLOMAT — 0 complaints
- 2017 MONACO DIPLOMAT — 0 complaints
- 2018 MONACO DIPLOMAT — 0 complaints
Other MONACO Models
- MONACO KNIGHT — 2 total complaints
- MONACO MONARCH — 2 total complaints
- MONACO DYNASTY — 1 total complaint
- MONACO SIGNATURE — 1 total complaint
- MONACO VESTA — 1 total complaint
- MONACO CAMELOT — 0 total complaints
- MONACO ENDEAVOR — 0 total complaints
- MONACO HOLIDAY RAMBLER — 0 total complaints