2013 Monaco Diplomat problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2013 Monaco Diplomat.
Body type
- Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis · Not Applicable: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Monaco
Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling #13V020000 · 2013 · 7,657 units
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus brand model 1300fbc, ce, hc, and re buses; model year 2011-2013 international brand model durastar, model year 2013 international brand workstar trucks; model year 2013 holiday rambler brand model ambassador and endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 monaco brand model diplomat and knight vehicles. these vehicles were manufactured august 5, 2010 through september 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year i-6 engines with feature codes 12nuk, 12nul, 12num, 12nun, 12nup, 12nur, 12nus, 12nut, 12nuu, 12nuv, 12nux, 12nuy and 12nuz. the injection pressure regulator (ipr) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ipr wire connector free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2013. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Equipment #15V872000 · 2015 · 2,123 units
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
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Monaco Diplomat have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Monaco for the 2013 Diplomat. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2013 Monaco Diplomat problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is engine.