2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1) · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Monaco Coach Lapalma model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2004-01-01 · 138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generator exhaust pipe replacement. service procedures and parts purchase order form. *tt
What owners report
2012-11-16 · Service Brakes · 18,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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, the pedal abnormally traveled to the floor board. the contact stopped the vehicle and after inspecting under the hood, noticed vapors coming from the …”
2012-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi“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. all of them contacted dealer and manufacturer, and were falsely told that the recall work had been done. we took vehicle back to dealer (guaranty i…”
2011-09-18 · Visibility · 40,021 mi“the drivers side power sunvisor manufactured by carefree of colorado fell unexpectedly while i was driving. this caused a full blockage of foward sight of the two lane road i was traveling on. i was able to panic stop and pull off the road unharmed. my inspection of the shade showed that the plastic mounting clips had deteriorated where the mountin…”
2010-11-30 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 48,000 mi“notified by norcold,inc. of a fire hazard caused by my refrigerator . this is the second such recall , because the first one was an attempt to do a cheap quick fix and it didn't work . now , they are doing it over to correct their first screw up. they refused to come to me to fix the problem .causing me to spend my money and time to have the proble…”
2007-10-17 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control“tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco lapalma. the contact spoke with ford regarding a safety recall on the vehicle speed control in september and october of 2007. the switch was disconnected; however, he was informed that the part would be unavailable until march or april of 2008. the contact would like to know how the recall is considered urgent w…”
2006-10-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 25,037 mi“consumer complaint concerning the monaco lapalma coach brake failure. *ts on 11/5/04 a brake recall was performed on the vehicle, recall number 50401-c, mileage 25037. included in this repair was the replacement of the caliper pins. almost two years later, mileage 33919, the vehilce was taken to the dealer for service. this time the consumr wa…”
2004-10-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components · 11,200 mi“owner had a recall on the monaco motorhome with a work horse chassis. the owner was waiting for the brake parts. the dealer has told the owner that the parts needed for the vehicle were not available. the owner has been waiting for more than 1 month but as of today the parts were still unavailable. *jb…”
2004-06-08 · Structure“various problems with 2002 monaco lapalma motorhome.*mr the main structure holding the propane tank broke and as a result the dropped within 4-5 inches of the freeway. *nm…”
2003-04-14 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly“the bracket which attached the propane tank to the motorhome was not strong enough to hold the tank. while driving the bracket loosened and caused the tank to dangle from the vehicle and almost fall off. *nlm…”
2002-12-17 · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly“consumer states she received a recall for the truss assembly. she called the dealer to make an appointment and was told that the parts were not available and would be in about a week. she waited a week, and now the dealer is saying the part is not available. she states also that she called the manufacturer and was told that the part is availabl…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.