no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
2002 Monaco Coach LapalmaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Equipment
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Suspension
1Trailer hitches
1Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Visibility
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2002 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
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…
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
no report yet
Structure
Risk. CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK.
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no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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.
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
2002 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 2002 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NOTIFIED BY NORCOLD,INC. OF A FIRE HAZARD CAUSED BY MY REFRIGERATOR. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH RECALL, BECAUSE THE FIRST ONE WAS AN ATTEMPT TO DO A CHEAP QUICK FIX AND IT DIDN'T WORK. NOW, THEY ARE DOING IT OVER TO CORRECT THEIR FIRST SCREW UP. THEY REFUSED TO COME TO ME TO FIX THE PROBLEM.CAUSING ME…
THE BRACKET WHICH ATTACHED THE PROPANE TANK TO THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE TANK. WHILE DRIVING THE BRACKET LOOSENED AND CAUSED THE TANK TO DANGLE FROM THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST FALL OFF. *NLM
Own a 2002 Lapalma?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.