2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diplomat LE years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE. That is the most of any Diplomat LE model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 237 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 60% | 237 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*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…
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…
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…
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…
Vehicle has had approximately 12 alignments, wanders all over the road and is difficult to control. Manufacturer has no remedy.*ak *mr
Other Monaco Coach Diplomat LE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 Diplomat LE | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE?
Owners most often report steering, equipment, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat LE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Diplomat LE model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.