2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE recalls and problems

The 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Monaco Coach dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE recalls

Recall 08V-257: Equipment

Reported Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: 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 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 02V-013: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Jan 7, 2002 · 5,956 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 800-535-5560 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Recall 01V-128: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact AM-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.

2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	3
Suspension	1
Equipment	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 237 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · at 31,000 miles · reported Apr 18, 2008

The contact owns a 2001 monaco diplomat le. The contact stated that his refrigerator failed to work. He called a local technician to come out and inspect the vehicle and was informed that there was a coolant leak. The technician stated that the failure could be repaired or the contact could purchase a new unit. The contact chose to purchase a new unit; however, the old unit was not removed because it was inoperable. On april 9, 2008, the contact heard a loud explosion followed by a hissing sound and a strong ammonia odor. His grandson noticed a fire in the area of the refrigerator. The fire…

Steering · at 237 miles · reported Jan 5, 2003

3rd update to od id #8005766. The goodyear product service bulletin (Psb 2002-20), dated july 10, 2002, was for the 1999-2001 40 FT. Monaco windsor motor home with 275/70r22.5 lr h tires. Our 2001 40 FT. Diplomate le has the same tires and weighs approximately the same. The wheelbase on the 40 FT. Windsor is 270 inches, the wheelbase on the diplomat le is 256 inches, which makes it 12 inches shorter than the windsor and with more weight to the rear of the motor home, which cold be one of the causes of the steering problem. I talked with an engineer from goodyear and he said our motor home…

Steering · at 237 miles · reported Dec 31, 2002

2nd update to od id 8005766. The goodyear tire replacement, we are told, was not a recall and did not include our coach. However, we feel because the tire sizes being replaced were the same as ours, we should be included. Monaco states they did not tell goodyear not to replace the tires, goodyear chose not to put larger tires on. We have also sought to have the monroe shocks replaced and were told by monroe that roadmaster would have to take them off and send them back; however, because of the legal dispute, roadmaster will not do this. The shocks are under warranty. We are still being told to…

Steering · at 237 miles · reported Dec 30, 2002

Update to od id 8005766. We have been trying to get our steering problem solved with monaco but they refuse to do anything because we have a lawsuit pending (The lawsuit does not address the steering problem). We recently learned that goodyear has a recall (Psb#2002-20) on our tires, which only have 15,000 miles on and are badly worn, but monaco will not authorize the replacement because of our lawsuit. We want to update this complaint so, in the event we are involved in an accident we have on record that monaco has refused to address this steering problem.

Suspension · reported Mar 15, 2002

Vehicle has had approximately 12 alignments, wanders all over the road and is difficult to control. Manufacturer has no remedy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE: 08V-257 (equipment), 02V-013 (service brakes, air), 01V-128 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE?

Owners report steering problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 237 miles.

Are Monaco Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Monaco Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.