How many recalls does the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat have?

The 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is equipment.

2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,587 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 08V257000 2008-06-05 8,587 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2006-04-13

“While driving and without warning the brakes failed and caused extended stopping distance. *nlm”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2003-05-20

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.