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2005 Monaco Coach LapalmaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Monaco Coach Lapalma, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Monaco Coach Lapalma has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Service brakes10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2005 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

Electrical system

Recall 06V-227 · Jun 23, 2006 · 2,582 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2005 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

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Lapalma owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CAREFREE POWER SMARTVISOR SERIAL # [PHONE] PART # QF040MA24L MANUFACTURED5/2004 MOUNTING BRACKETS ON BOTH ENDS BREAK. SHADE FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF DRIVER OR PASSENGER WHILE DRIVING. SHADE IS APPROXIMATELY 40' LONG AND WEIGHS AROUND 7 POUNDS. HAVE TALKED TO MANY RV OWNERS WITH THIS SHADE AND THEY…
Complaint 10240677 · Sep 2, 2008 · 19,248 miles

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