no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
2006 Monaco Coach DiplomatProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Monaco Coach Diplomat, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Monaco Coach Diplomat has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 Monaco Coach Diplomat recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Headlights: switch
Risk. CHANGES IN THE COMPONENT SUPPLIER RELAY REQUIREMENTS WITH AN UPDATED CONTROLLER WERE CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Monaco Coach.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Diplomat year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Diplomat median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Diplomat owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OWNER OF A 2006 40' MONACO DIPLOMAT RV MOTORHOME DELIVERED WITH A 400HP DIESEL ENGINE, MANUFACTURED BY CUMMINS INC. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RE A POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE; HE IS REQUESTING HELP IN ORDERING CUMMINS TO INSTALL A PROPER MANUFACTURED ENGINE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REMEDY THE…
RECALL BY CUMMINS ON ISL850 ENGINES INSTALLED ON 2006/7 MONACO MOTORHOMES. THE RECALL DOES NOT ADDRESS THE POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE ISSUE. IT ONLY PROTECTS THE ENGINE FROM BLOWING UP THUS SAVING CUMMINGS MONEY. THE CORRECT FIX SHOULD BE A NEW ENGINE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE THE UNCERTAINTY OF ENGINE…
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…
Own a 2006 Diplomat?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.