no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
2001 Monaco Coach LapalmaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
1Equipment
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma 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
Trailer hitches
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
no report yet
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Show 3 more recalls
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Structure
Risk. CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGE, AND INTRODUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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
2001 vs. every other Lapalma 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 Lapalma median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma, and the recalls they led to.
- TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURELed to recall 07V-010
In owners' words
What Lapalma owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS COMING OUT OF THE FRONT BRACKET WHERE THE LEAF SPRING WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE CONSUMER'S SON TIGHTENED THE BOLT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CALLED, AND THEY STATED THAT…
LTR FWD FM FMCSA LTR RE THEIR DEFECTIVE 2001 LAPLAMA MOTORHOME, THE RV SWAYS WHEN DRIVEN DUE TO BEING OVERWEIGHT EVEN WHEN IT'S EMPTY. *PH THE FORD DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER, IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE SWAY, AIR BAGS WOULD NEED TO BE PLACED ON ALL FOUR SHOCKS AND MORE POUNDS COULD BE CARRIED WITHOUT…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.