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Monaco Coach DIPLOMAT recalls by model year

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Key facts

48 owner complaints analyzed

20 distinct recall campaigns

21,688 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1998 to 2011 model years. Data updated: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1998
3
1999
3
2000
2
2001
4
2002
1
2004
1
2005
2
2006
3
2007
3
2008
2
2009
1
2010
5
2011
4
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19983
19993
20002
20014
20021
20041
20052
20063
20073
20082
20091
20105
20114

1998: 3; 1999: 3; 2000: 2; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 3; 2007: 3; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 5; 2011: 4

Year-by-year records

Monaco Coach DIPLOMAT model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199813Not available
19991030
2000142-1
200164+2
200221-3
200441Not available
200512+1
200643+1
2007130
200822-1
200911-1
201015+4
201114-1

Recall history

20 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

03V102000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003) · Model years: 1998

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PSI RECORDED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS PSI AS 90 LBS FRONT AND 100 REAR. THE CORRECT INFORMATION SHOULD BE A PSI OF 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.

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03V166000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003) · Model years: 1998, 1999

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.

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98V232000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Reported: 1998-09-18 (September 18, 1998) · Model years: 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. INADEQUATE BRACING WAS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK. THE BRACE COULD FAIL ALLOWING ONE END OF THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN FROM ITS POSITION AND HANG LOWER THAN THE OTHER END.

Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACE UNDER THE FUEL TANK.

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03V386000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 2003-10-10 (October 10, 2003) · Model years: 1999

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON BOTH 36' AND 38' MODELS WAS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL TAG SHOWS THE PSI AS 90 LBS. FRONT AND 100 LBS. REAR. THE CORRECT PSI IS 105 FRONT AND 115 REAR. ALSO, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON CERTAIN UNITS INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE UNIT WAS BUILT WITH A TAG AXLE.

Consequence: DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME WITH UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTOR HOME.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

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08V257000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008) · Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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.

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01V128005 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Reported: 2001-04-30 (April 30, 2001) · Model years: 2000, 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.

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00V297000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2000-10-11 (October 11, 2000) · Model years: 2001

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.

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02V013001 · Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 2002-01-07 (January 7, 2002) · Model years: 2001

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.

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04V441000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Reported: 2004-09-13 (September 13, 2004) · Model years: 2004, 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.

Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Remedy: CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

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04V598000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater

Reported: 2004-12-23 (December 23, 2004) · Model years: 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE WATER HEATER EXHAUST ON THE CURVE SIDE WALL UNDER THE BACK SIDE OF THE KITCHEN SLIDEOUT ROOM BOX TERMINATES UNDER THE SLIDE BOX WHEN IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. THIS DESIGN COULD CREATE A RISK OF MIGRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOME.

Consequence: EXPOSURE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER HEATER WITH A 16 GALLON ATWOOD UNIT THAT HAS A DIFFERENT EXHAUST TERMINATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 25, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

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05V366000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Reported: 2005-08-24 (August 24, 2005) · Model years: 2006

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE FRONT ELECTRICAL BOX/FIREWALL CAN OVERLOAD.

Consequence: CHANGES IN THE COMPONENT SUPPLIER RELAY REQUIREMENTS WITH AN UPDATED CONTROLLER WERE CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

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07V311000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Reported: 2007-07-20 (July 20, 2007) · Model years: 2006, 2007

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

Consequence: IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

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08V070000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Reported: 2008-02-14 (February 14, 2008) · Model years: 2006, 2007

MONACO IS RECALLING 1,733 MY 2006-2007 DIPLOMAT AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WIPER SYSTEMS SUPPLIED BY AM EQUIPMENT. THE DRIVE MOTOR LINK BECOMES DISENGAGED DURING OPERATION FROM THE WIPER DRIVE ARM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DRIVE ARM CAUSING THE WIPER SYSTEM TO FAIL.

Consequence: WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: MONACO WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE UNDER-THE-HOOD WIPER SYSTEM WITH A NEW MODEL, REUSING THE WIPER ARM AND BLADES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

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07V404000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2007-09-06 (September 6, 2007) · Model years: 2007, 2008

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.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Remedy: 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.

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10V284000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 2010-06-25 (June 25, 2010) · Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010

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.

Consequence: A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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10V014000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 2010-01-20 (January 20, 2010) · Model years: 2010, 2011

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BEAVER CONTESSA, MODEL YEAR 2009 BEAVER MARQUIS, PATRIOT, MONTEREY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL, MODEL YEAR 2010 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NAVIGATOR, AND SCEPTOR, MODEL YEAR 2010 MONACO CAMELOT MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MONACO DIPLOMAT, MODEL YEAR 2010 MONACO DYNASTY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MONACO KNIGHT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 MONACO SIGNATURE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2008 THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2009 ON BEHALF OF MONACO RV WITH KONGSBERG POWER PRODUCTS SYSTEMS ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. 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.

Consequence: A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG PLEASE SEE KONGSBERG DEFECT REPORT 09E-064. NAVISTAR WILL RECEIVE KITS AND WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A C-CLAMP ON THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-685-6545.

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10V455000 · Equipment

Reported: 2010-09-27 (September 27, 2010) · Model years: 2010

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

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10V588000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2010-11-17 (November 17, 2010) · Model years: 2010, 2011

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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12V060000 · Electrical System

Reported: 2012-02-16 (February 16, 2012) · Model years: 2010, 2011

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 BEAVER AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 MONACO, AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH IOTA ITS-50R 50 AMP AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES. THE IOTA ITS-50R 50 AMP AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH BUS BAR AND/OR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MAY BE INADEQUATE TO HANDLE THE ELECTRICAL LOAD.

Consequence: ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD OF THE TRANSFER SWITCH COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, AND A FIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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11V557000 · Visibility:Windshield

Reported: 2011-11-17 (November 17, 2011) · Model years: 2011

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 BEAVER, HOLIDAY RAMBLER AND MONACO COACH BRAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 15, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR MODELS. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CABIN BODY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY.

Consequence: AN IMPAIRMENT TO A DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHADE MOUNTING CLIPS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 10, 2011.OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-877-466-6226.

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Data completeness

48 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

43.8%Usable mileage21 / 48 records
83.3%Valid incident date40 / 48 records
100.0%Valid filing date48 / 48 records
83.3%Ordered incident and filing dates40 / 48 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component1998199920002001200220042005200620072008200920102011
Electrical System
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214.3%
ODI 561987

WHEN PARKED ON UNEVEN SURFACES, ENTERING OR EXITING DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVING ON ROUGH OR STEEP AND WINDING ROADS, THE BODY OF THE COACH TWISTS TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS ONLY A FRACTION OF AN INCH FROM POPPING OUT, AIR GAPS APPEAR BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE GLASS, ON STEEP OR WINDING ROADS, BAGGAGE DOORS HAVE UNLATCHED AND SWUNG OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASSIONS.*YHCONSUMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT AND THAT THE FACTORY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, IN WHICH THEY HAVE REDESIGNED A RETROFIT REPAIR IN AN ATT…

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250.0%
ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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1100.0%
ODI 10455639 · 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. WHILE EXAMING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSFER SWITCH HAD BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, WHERE THE SURGE PROTECTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.

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150.0%
ODI 10449599

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 MONACO CORPORATION UNDER CHAPTER 7 AND ASSUMED NO LIABILITY FOR MOTORHOMES BUILD UNDER THE MONACO CORPORATION NAME. THE NHTSA NEEDS TO START AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS TRANSFER SWITCH. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY NUMEROUS TRAILER TRAILER, FIFTH WHEEL, AND MO…

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1100.0%
ODI 10716665 · 21,688 mi

IOTA ITS 50R TRANSFER SWITCH OVERHEATED AND BURNED SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED, SO EXTENT OF DAMAGE IS UNDETERMINED. I CONTACTED IOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN INSTALLATION PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO MONACO; MONACO SAID THE COACH WAS BUILT IN A TIME-FRAME THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH WAS IDENTICAL TO THOSE WHICH WERE RECALLED AND REPAIRED, AND THE SAFETY CONCERN THE SAME.

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1100.0%
ODI 10808577 · 19,100 mi

MY MOTOR HOME CAME EQUIPPED WITH THE IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH. IN JULY 2010 IT CAUSED A FIRE IN THE COACH WHICH WAS EXTINGUISHED BY ME AND A NEW TRANSFER SWITCH OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER WAS INSTALLED ON 29 JULY 2010. ON 25 NOV 2015 THE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER SWITCH FAILED (NO FIRE THIS TIME) AND WILL RESULT IN MY HAVING TO REPLACE IT AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH ANOTHER BRAND OF TRANSFER SWITCH. I CALLED MONACO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE INITIAL RECALL OF 2012. THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY HONOR THE RE…

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Structure
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110.0%
ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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428.6%
ODI 10016239 · 10,000 mi

THIS 2000 MONACO, DIPLOMAT MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN INHALING EXHAUST, ROAD DIRTY ETC. MAINLY THROUGH THE REAR CAP AREA, SINCE THE UNIT WAS NEW. THE FIRST SIGN WAS AN OILY STAIN IN THE CEILING AREA MOSTLY AROUND CABINETS. FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS THE FACTORY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND UNTIL I FORCED THE ISSUE IN THE FALL OF 2001, I DID NOT GET THE ANSWER. THE UNIT HAD NOT BEEN SEALED AT THE FACTORY. IT WAS SEALED IN 2001 THOUGH NEVER TESTED, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AS OF TODAY! THE UNIT HAD AN ENVIRONMENTAL TEST IN OCTOBER…

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250.0%
ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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150.0%
ODI 10324947

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 THE ROAD, IS THE MOTOR. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES OF MOTOR FAILURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE SHAFT, THAT HAVE LED TO THE PATIO AWNING DEPLOYING WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, CREATING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC, THE MOTORHOME PASSEN…

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Visibility:Windshield
1100.0%
ODI 8010424

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHEILD WENT OFF TRACK AND LEFT A LARGE OPENNING IN THE WINDSHEILD. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE WINDSHEILD RE-SET, PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN.*JB

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330.0%
ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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214.3%
ODI 10166802 · 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE RV'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BECAME LOOSE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER A YEAR OF OPERATION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT A VEHICLE GLASS SHOP. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE WINDSHIELD FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD MOVED OVER AN INCH. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB

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Equipment
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110.0%
ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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17.1%
ODI 10231893 · 24,184 mi

THIS INVOLVES A NORCOLD 1200 LRIM REFRIGERATOR AND A 2000 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40 PBD MOTORCOACH. WHEN THE REFER WAS REMOVED TO CONDUCT THE RECALL WORK, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE PREVIOUSLY, AND HAD SIGNS OF SERIOUS OVERHEATING, CAUSING THE CASE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO PARALYZE (ALUMINUM FOIL COATING, PAPER BACKING AND FOAM INSULATION BEHIND FLUE TUBE). FURTHER A FIRE HAD OCCURRED ON THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, WHERE FIBERGLASS INSULATION FROM THE COACH HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, CAUSING CHARRING TO THE INSULATION AND CEI…

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150.0%
ODI 10155674 · 27,000 mi

27" FRONT TELEVISION FELL OUT OF CABINET WHILE DRIVING. STRUCK DRIVER, NO INJURIES. MOTOR HOME IS 2002 MONACO DIPLOMAT, COACH # [XXX], VIN [XXX]. TOP OF TV IS TIPPED OUT ABOUT 4" AND HELD IN PLACE BY TWO SCREWS IN LOWER REAR AND TWO BRADS ON A FOLDING FRONT TRIM LEAF. APPARENTLY THE SCREWS WORKED LOOSE AND THE TRIN LEAF COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE FALL. THERE ARE WARNING SIGNS, IF THE USER KNOWS THEM, BUT NO WAY FOR THE USER TO RE-TIGHTEN THE RETAINING SCREWS. HAD THIS FALLEN DIFFERENTLY, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERE INJURY, OR AN ACCIDENT. TH…

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125.0%
ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
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110.0%
ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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17.1%
ODI 10231893 · 24,184 mi

THIS INVOLVES A NORCOLD 1200 LRIM REFRIGERATOR AND A 2000 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40 PBD MOTORCOACH. WHEN THE REFER WAS REMOVED TO CONDUCT THE RECALL WORK, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE PREVIOUSLY, AND HAD SIGNS OF SERIOUS OVERHEATING, CAUSING THE CASE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO PARALYZE (ALUMINUM FOIL COATING, PAPER BACKING AND FOAM INSULATION BEHIND FLUE TUBE). FURTHER A FIRE HAD OCCURRED ON THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, WHERE FIBERGLASS INSULATION FROM THE COACH HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, CAUSING CHARRING TO THE INSULATION AND CEI…

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116.7%
ODI 10167570 · 20,286 mi

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB

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150.0%
ODI 10324947

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 THE ROAD, IS THE MOTOR. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES OF MOTOR FAILURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE SHAFT, THAT HAVE LED TO THE PATIO AWNING DEPLOYING WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, CREATING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC, THE MOTORHOME PASSEN…

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater
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17.1%
ODI 564411

CONSUMER HAS A TEN GALLON GAS OR ELECTRIC ATWOOD WATER HEATER (MODEL # GC10A-32 SERIAL # 941130430) WHEN PUT ON PROPANE WITH THE WIND BLOWING TOWARDS IT, IT TESTED TO 70 PARTS PER MILLION IN 15 MINUTES. *TT

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233.3%
ODI 10167570 · 20,286 mi

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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150.0%
ODI 10020341

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM

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250.0%
ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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Structure:Frame And Members
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214.3%
ODI 564035

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LUGGAGE DOOR OPENS WHILE TRAVELING AND THE ENTRY DOOR JAMS. ALSO, THE SEAL ON ENTRY DOOR CAME OFF. THE RUBBER MOLDING HOLDING THE WINDSHIELD POPPED AT UPPER CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES. THE DOOR, SEAL AND WINDSHIELD PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE TWISTING OF THE FRAME. *YH

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125.0%
ODI 10295375 · 22,000 mi

MOTOR HOME BY MONACO BROKEN FRAME TRAILING ARMS. *TR

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range20,394 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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ODI 10455639 · 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT. WHILE EXAMING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSFER SWITCH HAD BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, WHERE THE SURGE PROTECTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.

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ODI 10716665 · 21,688 mi

IOTA ITS 50R TRANSFER SWITCH OVERHEATED AND BURNED SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED, SO EXTENT OF DAMAGE IS UNDETERMINED. I CONTACTED IOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN INSTALLATION PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO MONACO; MONACO SAID THE COACH WAS BUILT IN A TIME-FRAME THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH WAS IDENTICAL TO THOSE WHICH WERE RECALLED AND REPAIRED, AND THE SAFETY CONCERN THE SAME.

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StructureToo few reports for a range13,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10016239 · 10,000 mi

THIS 2000 MONACO, DIPLOMAT MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN INHALING EXHAUST, ROAD DIRTY ETC. MAINLY THROUGH THE REAR CAP AREA, SINCE THE UNIT WAS NEW. THE FIRST SIGN WAS AN OILY STAIN IN THE CEILING AREA MOSTLY AROUND CABINETS. FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS THE FACTORY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND UNTIL I FORCED THE ISSUE IN THE FALL OF 2001, I DID NOT GET THE ANSWER. THE UNIT HAD NOT BEEN SEALED AT THE FACTORY. IT WAS SEALED IN 2001 THOUGH NEVER TESTED, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AS OF TODAY! THE UNIT HAD AN ENVIRONMENTAL TEST IN OCTOBER…

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ODI 10166802 · 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE RV'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BECAME LOOSE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER A YEAR OF OPERATION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT A VEHICLE GLASS SHOP. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE WINDSHIELD FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD MOVED OVER AN INCH. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB

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ODI 10217135 · 16,000 mi

ON 10/15/02 WHILE DRIVING MY RV TO A CAMPGROUND, I DETECTED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE INSIDE THE RV AND NOTICED WETNESS ON THE CARPET NEAR THE FIRE WALL. IT RENDERED THE DEFROSTING OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD NIL AND COULDN'T HARDLY SEE OUTSIDE AND DAMAGE THE SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE R.V. THE UNIT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND MONACO REPLACED THE DAMAGED HEATER CORE ON 12/23/02. ON 1/20/08 ON A TRIP TO ORLANDO THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. I ALMOST PASSED OUT AT THE WHEEL BECAUSE OF THE STRONG ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE LEAKING AGAIN INSIDE THE COACH. S…

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Visibility:WindshieldToo few reports for a range32,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10166802 · 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE RV'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BECAME LOOSE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER A YEAR OF OPERATION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT A VEHICLE GLASS SHOP. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE WINDSHIELD FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD MOVED OVER AN INCH. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB

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EquipmentToo few reports for a range25,592 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10231893 · 24,184 mi

THIS INVOLVES A NORCOLD 1200 LRIM REFRIGERATOR AND A 2000 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40 PBD MOTORCOACH. WHEN THE REFER WAS REMOVED TO CONDUCT THE RECALL WORK, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE PREVIOUSLY, AND HAD SIGNS OF SERIOUS OVERHEATING, CAUSING THE CASE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO PARALYZE (ALUMINUM FOIL COATING, PAPER BACKING AND FOAM INSULATION BEHIND FLUE TUBE). FURTHER A FIRE HAD OCCURRED ON THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, WHERE FIBERGLASS INSULATION FROM THE COACH HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, CAUSING CHARRING TO THE INSULATION AND CEI…

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ODI 10155674 · 27,000 mi

27" FRONT TELEVISION FELL OUT OF CABINET WHILE DRIVING. STRUCK DRIVER, NO INJURIES. MOTOR HOME IS 2002 MONACO DIPLOMAT, COACH # [XXX], VIN [XXX]. TOP OF TV IS TIPPED OUT ABOUT 4" AND HELD IN PLACE BY TWO SCREWS IN LOWER REAR AND TWO BRADS ON A FOLDING FRONT TRIM LEAF. APPARENTLY THE SCREWS WORKED LOOSE AND THE TRIN LEAF COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE FALL. THERE ARE WARNING SIGNS, IF THE USER KNOWS THEM, BUT NO WAY FOR THE USER TO RE-TIGHTEN THE RETAINING SCREWS. HAD THIS FALLEN DIFFERENTLY, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERE INJURY, OR AN ACCIDENT. TH…

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/TrailerToo few reports for a range22,235 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10231893 · 24,184 mi

THIS INVOLVES A NORCOLD 1200 LRIM REFRIGERATOR AND A 2000 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40 PBD MOTORCOACH. WHEN THE REFER WAS REMOVED TO CONDUCT THE RECALL WORK, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE PREVIOUSLY, AND HAD SIGNS OF SERIOUS OVERHEATING, CAUSING THE CASE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO PARALYZE (ALUMINUM FOIL COATING, PAPER BACKING AND FOAM INSULATION BEHIND FLUE TUBE). FURTHER A FIRE HAD OCCURRED ON THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, WHERE FIBERGLASS INSULATION FROM THE COACH HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, CAUSING CHARRING TO THE INSULATION AND CEI…

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ODI 10167570 · 20,286 mi

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water HeaterToo few reports for a range20,286 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10167570 · 20,286 mi

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB

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Service Brakes, HydraulicToo few reports for a range806 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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Structure:Frame And MembersToo few reports for a range22,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10295375 · 22,000 mi

MOTOR HOME BY MONACO BROKEN FRAME TRAILING ARMS. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

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2025-050None

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2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

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2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

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2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

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2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2010: 1 complaints · 2011: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2010111
2011000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2010100
2011100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemStructureVisibility:WindshieldEquipmentEquipment:Recreational Vehicle/TrailerEquipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water HeaterService Brakes, HydraulicStructure:Frame And Members
Electrical System—
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ODI 561987

WHEN PARKED ON UNEVEN SURFACES, ENTERING OR EXITING DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVING ON ROUGH OR STEEP AND WINDING ROADS, THE BODY OF THE COACH TWISTS TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS ONLY A FRACTION OF AN INCH FROM POPPING OUT, AIR GAPS APPEAR BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE GLASS, ON STEEP OR WINDING ROADS, BAGGAGE DOORS HAVE UNLATCHED AND SWUNG OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASSIONS.*YHCONSUMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT AND THAT THE FACTORY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, IN WHICH THEY HAVE REDESIGNED A RETROFIT REPAIR IN AN ATT…

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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ODI 561987

WHEN PARKED ON UNEVEN SURFACES, ENTERING OR EXITING DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVING ON ROUGH OR STEEP AND WINDING ROADS, THE BODY OF THE COACH TWISTS TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS ONLY A FRACTION OF AN INCH FROM POPPING OUT, AIR GAPS APPEAR BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE GLASS, ON STEEP OR WINDING ROADS, BAGGAGE DOORS HAVE UNLATCHED AND SWUNG OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THREE OCCASSIONS.*YHCONSUMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT AND THAT THE FACTORY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, IN WHICH THEY HAVE REDESIGNED A RETROFIT REPAIR IN AN ATT…

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10166802 · 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE RV'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BECAME LOOSE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER A YEAR OF OPERATION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT A VEHICLE GLASS SHOP. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE WINDSHIELD FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD MOVED OVER AN INCH. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10324947

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 THE ROAD, IS THE MOTOR. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES OF MOTOR FAILURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE SHAFT, THAT HAVE LED TO THE PATIO AWNING DEPLOYING WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, CREATING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC, THE MOTORHOME PASSEN…

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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Visibility:Windshield0
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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10166802 · 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE RV'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BECAME LOOSE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER A YEAR OF OPERATION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT A VEHICLE GLASS SHOP. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE WINDSHIELD FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD MOVED OVER AN INCH. UPDATED 09/20/06. *JB

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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Equipment
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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10231893 · 24,184 mi

THIS INVOLVES A NORCOLD 1200 LRIM REFRIGERATOR AND A 2000 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40 PBD MOTORCOACH. WHEN THE REFER WAS REMOVED TO CONDUCT THE RECALL WORK, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE PREVIOUSLY, AND HAD SIGNS OF SERIOUS OVERHEATING, CAUSING THE CASE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO PARALYZE (ALUMINUM FOIL COATING, PAPER BACKING AND FOAM INSULATION BEHIND FLUE TUBE). FURTHER A FIRE HAD OCCURRED ON THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, WHERE FIBERGLASS INSULATION FROM THE COACH HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, CAUSING CHARRING TO THE INSULATION AND CEI…

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer0
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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10324947

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 THE ROAD, IS THE MOTOR. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES OF MOTOR FAILURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE SHAFT, THAT HAVE LED TO THE PATIO AWNING DEPLOYING WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, CREATING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC, THE MOTORHOME PASSEN…

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 548213

TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS

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ODI 10231893 · 24,184 mi

THIS INVOLVES A NORCOLD 1200 LRIM REFRIGERATOR AND A 2000 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40 PBD MOTORCOACH. WHEN THE REFER WAS REMOVED TO CONDUCT THE RECALL WORK, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CAUGHT FIRE PREVIOUSLY, AND HAD SIGNS OF SERIOUS OVERHEATING, CAUSING THE CASE OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO PARALYZE (ALUMINUM FOIL COATING, PAPER BACKING AND FOAM INSULATION BEHIND FLUE TUBE). FURTHER A FIRE HAD OCCURRED ON THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, WHERE FIBERGLASS INSULATION FROM THE COACH HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE FLUE TUBE, CAUSING CHARRING TO THE INSULATION AND CEI…

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ODI 10167570 · 20,286 mi

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater0000
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ODI 10167570 · 20,286 mi

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT, TOILET LEAKING, POWER INVERTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY,FRONT JACKS LEAKING, MUFFLER FALLING OFF, SKYLIGHT OVER SHOWER LEAKING. *JB

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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ODI 10134035 · 806 mi

DT: THE CALLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT ROADSIDE SLIDE ON THE MOTOR HOME. THEY HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. TO DATE THE ROADSIDE SLIDE IS UNSTABLE. THE SLIDE IS OFF CENTER, AND A PERSON CAN PUT THEIR HAND IN THE BOTTOM OPENING TO THE SIDE. THEREFORE, THE SLIDE RIDES TOO HIGH AND CAUSES A LOUD WIND NOISE, A PERSON IS UNABLE TO HEAR THE TRAFFIC, AND THIS CAUSES DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. ALSO, FEAR OF TURNING A CORNER AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAPTAIN'S DRIVER SEAT IS WOBBLING AT THE PEDESTAL, THE …

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ODI 10115850

DIPLOMAT 40PDQ 2004 MOTOR HOME, THE SLIDE WAS OFF CENTER AND STRIPS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY. *BF THE SLIDE RIDES TO HIGH AND CAUSES SO MUCH WIND NOISE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HEAR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC. A GAP UNDER THE WINDOW ALLOWED WATER TO COMING INTO THE COACH. THE CAPTAIN DRIVER SEAT STARTED COMING APART AT THE PEDESTAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP KICKED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE CENTER ONTO THE DASH. CB GROUND PROBLEM. …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

3 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.1% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10020341

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 2.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 12,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10200829 · 12,500 mi

WHILE TRAVELING IN MONTANA IN OUR 2006 MONACO DIPLOMAT MOTORHOME WITH THE CUMMINS ISL400 ENGINE A FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED IN THE ENGINE. THIS LEAK INVOLVED THE LINE FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL RAIL SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE WHILE THE UNIT WAS RUNNING. MOTORHOME HAD TO BE TOWED 65 MILES TO BILLINGS, MT CUMMINS REPAIR FACILITY. A NEW FUEL LINE WAS INSTALLED, ALONG WITH A BRACKET WHICH IS NOW BEING INSTALLED ON THESE FAULTY LINES DUE TO THESE REPORTED FUEL LEAKS. NUMEROUS MOTORHOME OWNERS WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE REPORTED THIS POTENTIAL…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 2.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 16,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10760315 · 16,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 15 AT APPROX. 65 MPH 30 MINUTES FROM DEPARTURE A JACK WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER CAME ON. AT THE SAME TIME A PASSERBY WAS WAVING US OVER. WE PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND EXITED THE COACH TO A FIRE AT THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT/ENGINE AREA. I GRABBED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND TRIED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE TO NO AVAIL. WE HAD 0 WARNING OF ANY PROBLEMS. ALL DASH INDICATION WERE NORMAL.

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b