2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10099036, filed 2004-10, 11,200 miles“Consumer complaint concerning the monaco Lapalma coach brake failure. 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 was advised that the front rotors and pads needed to be replaced due to heat cracks. The consumer was also told that the damage that occued was due to the calipers binding on the pins and not running free. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172237, filed 2006-10, 25,037 miles“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 master cylinder. The front driver and passenger side wheels seized and would not turn. The contact noticed smoke coming from both front wheels. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484895, filed 2012-11, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V068000Mar 5, 2003Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the…Covers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2000–2003, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2000–2003, Monaco Coach Monarch 1999–2002 +5 more
- 02V278000Oct 22, 2002On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as…Covers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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