Monaco Diplomat 1999
Model Diplomat made in 1999 by Monaco got 21 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and fuel system, diesel.
Model 1999
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Loose wiring on several components (heater, telephone, tv/vcr). mjs | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Kitchen drawers do not close properly and shelving falls continually. mjs | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - SLIDE-IN CAMPER | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Slide out- bent arm (awning) which does not allow for proper closure, slide out motor installed incorrectly causing the storage door underneath slide-out to fall off. mjs | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| Recall received for the wrong psi on the original tag for tire equipment/ vehicle suffered tire blowout.*mr the consumer received recall 03v386000 which indicated that the wrong psi was put on the original id tag. the consumer contacted the local dealer but they refused to handle the recall because the vehicle wasn't purchased there. after receiving the recall notice the consumer's rv had a sudden blowout on the right rear tire. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the consumer that having the tire pressure at the recommended pressure did not cause the blowout although that's not what the recall stated. *nm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 2 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Shower leaks, repaired however continues to leak. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 36000 | 1 | 03/10/1999 |
| Fuel tank leak. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Fitting in pump manifold leaking. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| While driving fuel was leaking from the vehicle, it was leaking onto oncoming traffic. contacted dealer ,and dealer replaced fuel tank. fuel tank has been replaced twice already. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Lp tank gauge (float) broken resulting in failure. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Tachometer failed. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| While driving 65 mph, the air dryer on the air brakes had blown apart which caused the brakes to lose power. the driver was able to avoid a collision and the motor home was towed to the residence. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving front end shakes, pulls to right and it is difficult to stop safely. also, brakes make a loud knocking noise, and a severe shake. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving front end shakes, pulls to right and it is difficult to stop safely. also, brakes make a loud knocking noise, and a severe shake. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Many nuts, b0lts and screws required tightening within the structure. mjs | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| Recall received for the wrong psi on the original tag for tire equipment/ vehicle suffered tire blowout.*mr the consumer received recall 03v386000 which indicated that the wrong psi was put on the original id tag. the consumer contacted the local dealer but they refused to handle the recall because the vehicle wasn't purchased there. after receiving the recall notice the consumer's rv had a sudden blowout on the right rear tire. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the consumer that having the tire pressure at the recommended pressure did not cause the blowout although that's not what the recall stated. *nm | |||
| 04/21/2002 | 2 | 06/09/1999 | |
| Consumer states that tire is having bad riveting problems, while driving tire experienced a blowout, almost causing consumer to lose control, the tire also blewout left front air bag and damaged the vehicle, goodyear g159, 225/70r22.5, dot mc55. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Electronic step switch failed (wiring). mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| Windshield has poor visibilty. dealer has been contacted for problem, and labeled it unsafe. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 2 | 09/03/1998 | |
| Windshield popping out and resulting in leakage, fixed problem however continued to fail. mjs | |||
| Windshield pops out of motorhome in middle where the moulding is. this is the fourth time this has happened. dealer is not able to correct this problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||