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2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 7, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 5, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma, most frequently naming the suspension, body & structure and other / unspecified categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension360.0%
  • Body & structure120.0%
  • Other / unspecified120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

View all 7

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V257000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 5, 2008
8,587 units potentially affected
The defect: MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R08017View on NHTSA.gov
07V010000

TRAILER HITCHES

Jan 16, 2007
2,086 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR H0MES BUILT WITH GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FRAME EXTENSION LOWER FLANGE MAY CRACK ALLOWING THE HITCH TO BEND AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR HOME.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITION OF TWO PIECES OF ANGLE STEEL TO THE FRAME EXTENSION AND HITCH MOUNTING POINT IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE FRAME EXTENSION FLANGE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 877-466-6226. NOTE: THE ENDING MANUFACTURING DATE FOR INDIANA BUILT MOTOR HOMES IS MARCH 8, 2002 WHILE THE OREGON BUILT MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT THROUGH NOVEMBER 2002. THE FEDERAL ID LABEL LOCATED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT SPECIFIES IN WHICH STATE THE MOTOR HOME WAS BUILT.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R02206View on NHTSA.gov
03V068000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Mar 5, 2003
5,361 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The 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 CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO COACH AT 1-877-477-6226.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06047ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURE

Opened Oct 24, 2006
Closed Jan 22, 2007

ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING A CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY AND DETERMINING THE EXISTENCE OF TWO FAILURES.ADDITIONAL REPORTS WERENOTED ON THE INTERNET.THE REPORTS CLAIM THAT THE FRAME EXTENSION LOWER FLANGE IS CRACKING AND ALLOWING THE HITCH TO BEND DOWN TOWARDS THE GROUND.MONACO HAD PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED A SERVICE BULLETIN ADDRESSING THIS MATTER.ODI SENT AN INFORMATION REQUEST TO MONACO AND HAD SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS WITH MONACO OFFICIALS.AS A RESULT,MONACO COACH INC SUBMITTED A 573 AND IS RECALLING THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. MONACO WILL REINFORCE THE FRAME EXTENSION FLANGE WITH TWO PIECES OF ANGLE IRON. THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI BELIEVES THAT MONACO'S ACTIONADDRESSES THE PROBLEM.ODI HAS EXCUSED MONACO FROM ANSWERING THE INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER. ODI IS UNAWARE OF THE NUMBER OF FAILURES, IF ANY REPORTED TO MONACO, SINCE THE INFORMATION REQUEST WAS UNANSWERED.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSLed to recall 07V010000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 7, 2005

DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT WHEN TAKING THE PROPANE TANK TO GET THE FILLED THE CALLER NOTICED THAT THE TANK WAS LOOSE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE BRACKETS THAT HOLDS THE TANK WAS BROKEN IN TWO AND THAT THE OTHER BRACKET WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *MR UPDATE 12/7/2005. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT HASN'T REPLIED TO THE CONSUMER'S REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE. *NM

NHTSA ID
10135533
Incident
Sep 6, 2005
Mileage
28,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Aug 19, 2005

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 THEY HAVE NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO BE TAKEN TO A TRUCK SERVICE CENTER, REFERRED BY MONACO. THE CONSUMER WAS PUTTING PLASTIC SQUARES UNDER THE MOTOR HOME TO LEVEL IT, AND HIS SON NOTICED THAT THE BOLT WAS LOOSE. *AK *SC

NHTSA ID
10130609
Incident
Jul 22, 2005
Mileage
25,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Feb 26, 2004

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 BEING OVERLOADED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10059889
Body & structure
Filed May 20, 2003

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V237000. THEIR IS NO DEALER AVAILABLE FOR REMEDY WITHIN 100 MILES. MANUFACTURER FIRST ADVISED CONSUMER NOT TO DRIVE COACH OVER 100 MILES OR THEY WOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES. WHEN THE CONSUMER ADVISED THAT CLOSET DEALER WAS OVER 100 MILES AWAY, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO DRIVE CAREFULLY OR GO TO A DEALER OVER 200 MILES AWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST WITH ANY ALTERNATIVE TO REMEDY. *NLM

NHTSA ID
10020148
Suspension
Filed May 16, 2003

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY. *NLM

NHTSA ID
10020034
Incident
May 16, 2003

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Monaco Coach Lapalma by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007120—
2006120—
2005220—
2004430—
2003251—
20021161—
2001Viewing571—
2000260—
1999230—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.