2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches
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.
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…
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Lamp (service brakes)
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.
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…
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Foundation components (service brakes)
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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Structure
On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. Owner notification began november 5, 2002. Owners should contact…
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Exterior lighting
Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." front reflectors need to be installed on the side of the front cap.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reflector on each side of the front cap. Owner notification began december 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: motor homes built on workhorse chassis. Specific floor plans at issue are 30d, 30pbd, 32pbd, 36dpd, 36pbd, 36wdd, and 37wdd. The supply and return line carrying gasoline to and from the engine, may have been improperly routed and/or secured on your workhorse gasoline chassis.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel line routing, install additional means of securing the fuel line, if required, and/or replace the line if damage has occurred. Owner notification began september 5, 2001. Owners who take…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,710 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco coach lapalma rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. As the brake pedal was depressed,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 16, 2012 · Service brakes
“There was a recall for electrical problems and fractures of the floor truss network support system. We were notified of the recall. Having major problems we took vehicle to three rv service vendors. A”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2012 · Electrical system
Compare Monaco Coach Lapalma model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Monaco Coach Lapalma model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma
How do I know if my 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Monaco Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V257000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Monaco Coach models
- Knight54 complaints
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- Cayman40 complaints
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- Dynasty25 complaints
- Windsor21 complaints
- Signature13 complaints
- Camelot7 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.