Owners filed 3 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the steering. It has been recalled 3 times.
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3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Equipment17V734000
Filed Nov 17, 20177,399 vehiclesRev Recreation Group
Defect. REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer15V872000
Filed Dec 23, 20152,123 vehiclesAllied Recreation Group, Inc.
Defect. Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014 Monaco Dynasty, 2009-2014 Monaco Knight, 2012-2013 Monaco LaPalma, 2009-2013 Monaco Monarch, 2009-2011 Monaco Riptide, 2008 Safari Passage, and 2008 Safari Simba motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 151216REV.
Electrical System13V020000
Filed Jan 17, 20137,657 vehiclesNavistar, Inc.
Defect. Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010 through September 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year I-6 engines with feature codes 12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP, 12NUR, 12NUS, 12NUT, 12NUU, 12NUV, 12NUX, 12NUY and 12NUZ. The injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. This could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.
Risk. An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Structure › Body
Filed Nov 22, 201626,000 milesFL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT 20 MPH, THE STEPS OF THE RV INDEPENDENTLY DISENGAGED FROM THE LOCK POSITION AND STRUCK A CEMENT BARRIER. AS A RESULT, THE STEPS AND THE BODY OF THE RV WERE DAMAGED. THE RV WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V872000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ UPDATED 7/10/18*JB
Engine
Filed Jul 30, 201511,000 milesLA
WE WERE ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THERE WAS NO WARNING. A LIGHT CAME ON AND INDICATED THAT WE HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE RV LOST POWER AND WE WERE DOWN TO 20MPH, WE FINALLY CAME TO AN EXIT AND GOT OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, WE HAD ANOTHER 2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AND IT DID THE SAME THING. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!
Steering
Filed May 29, 20158,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF LANE INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE STEERING BOX OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Nov 17, 2017. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.