2008 Monaco Coach Diplomat Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 28, 2012 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Diplomat years
Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Monaco Coach Diplomat. That ranks 6th out of 13 Diplomat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Monaco Coach Diplomat problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Equipment1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Equipment150%———
Structure150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 120121

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Monaco Coach Diplomat recalls (2)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkagesJun 25, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V284000 · 1,960 vehicles

Problem: Kongsberg power products systems i, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Risk: A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Fix: Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact kpps at 1-877-485-6647.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerSep 6, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V404000 · 630 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Risk: This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fix: Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

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.

I have a 2008 monaco diplomat motorhome which has a its-50r transfer switch manufactured by iota engineering, tucson, az. Two rv manufactures, navistar and keystone, have done voluntary recalls under campaign numbers 12v060000 and 11v577000. My unit is not on the recall because navistar purchased…

Electrical System · received Feb 28, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10449599

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) this complaint involves a large patio awning manufactured by carefree of colorado. The model of the awning is their eclipse model. The only thing that holds the awning in place on the rv, as it is going down…

Structure · received Apr 11, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10324947

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Monaco Coach Diplomat?

Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Monaco Coach Diplomat?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.