Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems & recalls

Problem: 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/rc

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Allied recreation group, inc. (arg) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fleetwood excursion vehicles manufactured july 16, 2013, to november 5, 2014, and 2015 holiday rambler ambassador vehicles manufactured august 7, 2014, to october 23, 2014. on the affected vehicles, a seat pedestal mounting support bracket may not have been installed according to engineering specifications. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210 "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Risk: An incorrectly installed seat pedestal can cause the seat to detach from the floor, failing to retrain the occupant and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Arg will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new mounting bracket hardware if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2014. owners may contact arg customer service at 1-800-509-3417. arg's number for this recall is 141117arg.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. the iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

Risk: Electrical overload of the transfer switch could lead to overheating, and a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 beaver, holiday rambler and monaco coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through april 15, 2011. see the above list for models. the front windshield shade may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the roadway.

Risk: An impairment to a driver's ability to see the roadway could cause a vehicle crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shade mounting clips and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin december 10, 2011.owners may contact navistar at 1-877-466-6226.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: Navistar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began during october 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Problem: Kongsberg power products systems i, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps. the drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Risk: A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Fix: Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. the safety recall began on july 16, 2010. owners may contact kpps at 1-877-485-6647.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 beaver contessa, model year 2009 beaver marquis, patriot, monterey, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler ambassador, model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler endeavor, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler imperial, model year 2010 holiday rambler navigator, and sceptor, model year 2010 monaco camelot model year 2010-2011 monaco diplomat, model year 2010 monaco dynasty, model year 2009-2010 monaco knight and model year 2010 monaco signature manufactured from january 22, 2008 through october 27, 2009 on behalf of monaco rv with kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. the drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance

Risk: A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Navistar is working with kongsberg please see kongsberg defect report 09e-064. navistar will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall began on august 29, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Risk: This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fix: Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.

Risk: This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. the driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.