2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diplomat years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Diplomat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,286 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 33% | 20,286 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat recalls (4)
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: The supply wire could overheat, which would thereby create a risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 12vdc 50 amp breaker with a 12vdc 30 amp breaker.
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.
Windshield popping out, toilet leaking, power inverter not working properly,front jacks leaking, muffler falling off, skylight over shower leaking. *jb
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…
*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…
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.
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
Other Monaco Coach Diplomat years
← 2000 Diplomat · 2002 Diplomat →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Diplomat | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 Diplomat | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Diplomat | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Diplomat | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Diplomat | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 Diplomat | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Diplomat | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Diplomat | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Diplomat | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 Diplomat | 14 | 2 |
| 1999 Diplomat | 10 | 3 |
| 1998 Diplomat | 1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat?
Owners most often report equipment, suspension, steering problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Monaco Coach Diplomat a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Diplomat model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.