Monaco Lapalma 2002
Model Lapalma made in 2002 by Monaco got 7 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.
Model 2002
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/14/2003 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/29/2004 | 11200 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 25037 | 1 | |
| 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 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. the consumer believes that either the recall work was not done properly with proper lubrication of the new pins or that there still exist a design defect that needs to be corrected. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 01/20/2002 | 01/01/2002 | ||
| Front end bounces severly on secondary roads and is uncontrolable. workhorse and monaco both deny a problem. this is our 5th motorhome and have never had this type of ride. if it weren't for the seat belt, we would be thrown from our seats. we have asked for heavier duty shocks but were told none were available.*ak | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/13/2002 | |||
| 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 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 available. the dealers name is great american rv at 3801 20th st e. five, washington. 253-926-2322. the manager's names are jim and phil. ts | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 10/17/2007 | 0 | ||
| 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 when there is such a delay making the recall repair. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage was 46,000. | |||