2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2002 Monaco Coach Lapalma. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Trailer hitchesCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001–2003, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2001–2003, Admiral 2001–2002 +4 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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 monaco at 877-466-6226. Note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2000–2003, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2000–2003, Monaco Coach Monarch 1999–2002 +5 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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 should contact monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation componentsCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Body and structureCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 1999–2003, Holiday Rambler Admiral 1999–2002, Vacationer 2000–2003 +4 more
Reported issue: 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, workhorse chassis.
Possible 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…
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.
- Exterior lightingCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2002, Holiday Rambler Endeavor 2002
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This does not meet the standard requirements.
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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2000–2002, Holiday Rambler Admiral 2000–2002, Monaco Coach Monarch 2000–2002 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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 on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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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.