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Recall 15V-872: 2010–2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009–2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador and 13 more

Allied Recreation Group, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 23, 2015, covering about 2,123 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-872
Report date
Dec 23, 2015
Vehicles affected
2,123
Owners notified
Feb 12, 2016

The 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 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.

The risk

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

The 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerAllied Recreation Group, Inc.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number15V872000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Holiday Rambler Admiral2010, 2011All years
Holiday Rambler Ambassador2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Holiday Rambler Arista2010All years
Holiday Rambler Endeavor2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Holiday Rambler Neptune2009, 2010, 2011All years
Holiday Rambler Vacationer2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Monaco Diplomat2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Monaco Dynasty2014All years
Monaco Knight2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Monaco Lapalma2012, 2013All years
Monaco Monarch2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Monaco Coach Cayman2009, 2010, 2011All years
Monaco RV Riptide2009, 2010, 2011All years
Safari Coach Passage2008All years
Safari Coach Simba Diesel2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-872?

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.

How is recall 15V-872 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.