2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
The 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TRAILER HITCHES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly (1 complaint), Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA, potentially affecting up to 34,409 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 07V010000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 2,086 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V278000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
| 8,581 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.
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 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 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemspringsbags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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Safety Rating for the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 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 — 3 complaints
- 2001 MONACO COACH LAPALMA (current)
- 2002 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 12 complaints
- 2003 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 3 complaints
- 2004 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 6 complaints
- 2005 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 3 complaints
- 2006 MONACO COACH LAPALMA — 4 complaints
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- MONACO COACH KNIGHT — 62 total complaints
- MONACO COACH CAYMAN — 59 total complaints
- MONACO COACH MONACO — 51 total complaints
- 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