2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
The 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP, STRUCTURE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tiressidewall (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA, potentially affecting up to 23,787 vehicles.
Recall 08V257000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 8,587 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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...
View full details →Recall 03V068000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 5,361 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V237000 — STRUCTURE
| 6,223 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 MANUFACTURED ON W-22 22,000 POUND GVWR,...
Consequence: CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK. THE ADDITIONAL STRESS CAN RESULT IN THE FRACTURE OF WELDS SECURING THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SYSTEM TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL AND/OR FRACTURE OF THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THERE COULD BE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING AND/OR FUEL LINES WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
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 MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Recall 01V257000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 251 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGE, AND INTRODUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
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 THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...
View full details →Recall 00V336000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES PRODUCED ON FORD CHASSIS. AS A RESULT OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE GAS TANK, THE GAS FILL DOOR FOR FILLING THE GAS TANK IS LOCATED WITHIN THREE FEET OF THE WATER HEATER. THIS IS IN VIOLATION OF RVIA CODE, SECTION 2.6.3.3.
Consequence: SUBSEQUENT FILLING OF THE GAS TANK COULD ALLOW FUMES TO RISE INTO THE WATER HEATER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE IF THE WATER HEATER IS OPERATING ON LIQUID PROPANE GAS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK FOR REVERSAL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FENDER WITH THE INCORRECT FUEL FILL, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW FILL ASSEMBLY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FENDER.
View full details →Recall 01V128005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 3,320 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiressidewall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *NLM THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HAS IT TAKEN SO LONG TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON A SAFETY RECALL PLACED 4 YEARS AGO. UPDATED 05/30/07 *TR
2 GOODYEAR UNISTEEL G159 TIRES (P245/70R19.5) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS IN THE SIDEWALL, GOODYEAR WOULD NOT REPLACE EITHER TIRES. *SLC
2 GOODYEAR UNISTEEL G159 TIRES (P245/70R19.5) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS IN THE SIDEWALL, GOODYEAR WOULD NOT REPLACE EITHER TIRES. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MONACO COACH LAPALMA
- 1999 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 2 complaints
- 2000 MONACO COACH LAPALMA (current)
- 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 6 complaints
- 2002 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 12 complaints
- 2003 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 3 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 6 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 3 complaints
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- MONACO COACH DYNASTY — 40 total complaints
- MONACO COACH WINDSOR — 33 total complaints
- MONACO COACH SIGNATURE — 22 total complaints
- MONACO COACH HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 13 total complaints