2001 Monaco Coach DIPLOMAT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
29,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater | 2 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater: 2; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1; Suspension: 1; Suspension:Front: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
2002: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 2
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10143949 · 2005-11-29 (November 29, 2005)
*DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO A SEPARATION OF THE DOUBLE PANEL GLASS. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THIS IS A 2001, MONACO, DIPLOMAT RV. *AK UPDATED 12/27/2005 - THE CONSUMER EXPLAINED THAT THE GLASS WAS CLOUDY, WITH MOISTURE BETWEEN THE PANES, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158595 · 2006-05-30 (May 30, 2006)
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 FORENS…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167570 · 2006-09-07 (September 7, 2006)
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,286 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167570 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565686 · 2002-05-07 (May 7, 2002)
VEHICLE EXHIBITS CONSIDERABLE SWAY AND WANDERING WHILE IN MOTION, STEERING GEAR RATED UP TO 9000 LB FRONT AXLE, ACTUAL AXLE WEIGHT 10460, INSTALLED 12,800 LBS. *YD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 764059 · 2002-07-10 (July 10, 2002)
IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES,STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED. STILL CAN NOT HOLD THE VEHCLE IN ONE LANE ON HIGHWAY. FACTORY SAYS ALL COMPONENTS ARE "WITH IN" SPECS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8011642 · 2002-06-12 (June 12, 2002)
THERE IS A CONSTANT PROPANE SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, WATER HEATER BURNER AND RELAY WERE REPLACED. BUT CONSUMER CAN STILL SMELL THE PROPANE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8011642 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V297000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2000-10-11 (October 11, 2000)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V128005 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2001-04-30 (April 30, 2001)
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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 219-266-8330 OR MONACO AT 219-862-7211.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V013001 · Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 2002-01-07 (January 7, 2002)
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 A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560 OR MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V257000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008)
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 1-800-685-6545.
NHTSA campaign record ↗