- The problem
- Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014 Monaco Dynasty, 2009-2014 Monaco Knight, 2012-2013 Monaco LaPalma, 2009-2013 Monaco Monarch, 2009-2011 Monaco Riptide, 2008 Safari Passage, and 2008 Safari Simba motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
- The risk
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 151216REV.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Monaco Diplomat Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Monaco Diplomat with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Diplomat year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Monaco Diplomat problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Monaco Diplomat recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2011 Monaco Diplomat
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
When stopped and exiting coach, entry steps collapsed tossing me around. The steps would not retract afterwards and so I had to push the steps up and tie them up so we could complete the trip using a short ladder to get in and out of the coach. Further research shows the bolt holding the fan gear sheared. It seems it should be part of the nhtsa recall 15v872 at http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchresults?Refurl=email&searchtype=id&targetcategory=r&searchcriteria.Nhtsa_ids=15v872 but, so far, 1-12-16 : arg and monaco do not recognize it as a recall when I called.
Monaco Diplomat: every year compared
All Diplomat years2011 Monaco Diplomat vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Monaco Diplomat | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2011 Monaco Vesta | 1 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Monaco Monarch | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Monaco Diplomat
Does the 2011 Monaco Diplomat have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Monaco Diplomat: recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Monaco Diplomat?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Monaco Diplomat had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 12, 2016 and the latest on January 12, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Monaco Diplomat a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Monaco Diplomat year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Monaco Diplomat years have the most complaints?
2011 (1), 2013 (1). See every Monaco Diplomat year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Monaco Diplomat has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data