Holiday Rambler Arista 2007

Model Arista made in 2007 by Holiday Rambler got 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07V582000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 12/05/2006 to 01/10/2008V (Vehicle)12503/03/2008MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION12/14/200712/19/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes built on ford chassis, the front run panel has an exposed terminal post on its side which allows the oil dipstick to potentially make contact when checking the oil level. the location of the exposed terminal post is under the front engine access hood.
Consequence SummaryWhen the oil level is checked, it may be possible for the dipstick to contact the exposed wire terminal stud and if other end of the dipstick is grounded, this could result in an electrical shock or a spark which could create a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the wire from the terminal and install boot covers, then reinstall the wire and slip cover over the connection. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesMonaco recall no. r07039.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
08V298000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 10/25/2006 to 06/06/2008V (Vehicle)15209/03/2008MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION07/03/200807/08/2008
Defect SummaryMonaco is recalling 152 my 2006-2008 holiday rambler arista, atlantis, and safari passage and ivory motor homes. there is an error in the routing of the liquid propane (lp) line from below and through the main floor and the slide-out floor. the lp line can become entangled with the 12 volt and 120 volt wiring which could cause the hose to kink and/or become damaged which could lead to an lp leak.
Consequence SummaryIf the lp line was to leak and a spark occurs, this could lead a fire or explosion.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a kit to replace and reroute the lp line free of charge. the recall began on september 3, 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesMonaco recall no. 08018.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
08V578000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/2005 to 10/01/2008V (Vehicle)20211/13/2008MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION11/03/200811/03/2008
Defect SummaryMonaco is recalling 202 my 2006 monarch se, my 2009 riptide, my 2006 holiday rambler admiral se, my 2007-2009 arista, my 2007-2009 safari passage, my 2006 simba and trek gas, and my 2006-2007 r-vision trail-lite and trail-aire motor homes built on workhorse chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Consequence SummaryIf the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Corrective SummaryMonaco is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesCustomers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AQ09002MONACO COACH CORPORATION12/17/2009MONACO COACH RECALLS PERFORMANCE
 Several recall campaigns initiated by monaco coach corporation (monaco coach) have low completion rates and overdue quarterly reporting.rmd understands that monaco filed for bankruptcy and that navistar, inc. (navistar) purchased some or all of its assets during the course of those proceedings.rmd also understands that navistar continues to manufacture monaco brand vehicles through a new corporation named monaco rv, llc (monaco rv), but has disclaimed responsibility to owners for remedying recalled monaco coach vehicles at no cost, or for reporting on the status of recalls monaco coach initiated. the purpose of this audit query is to investigate the status of monaco coach and monaco rv, learn what the nature of the relationship between those companies and navistar is, and decide whether monaco rv and/or navistar can or should be obligated to provide a free remedy to owners and provide quarterly reports to the agency, on those safety recalls monaco coach initiated.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
AQ09002MONACO COACH CORPORATION12/17/2009MONACO COACH RECALLS PERFORMANCE
 Several recall campaigns initiated by monaco coach corporation (monaco coach) have low completion rates and overdue quarterly reporting.rmd understands that monaco filed for bankruptcy and that navistar, inc. (navistar) purchased some or all of its assets during the course of those proceedings.rmd also understands that navistar continues to manufacture monaco brand vehicles through a new corporation named monaco rv, llc (monaco rv), but has disclaimed responsibility to owners for remedying recalled monaco coach vehicles at no cost, or for reporting on the status of recalls monaco coach initiated. the purpose of this audit query is to investigate the status of monaco coach and monaco rv, learn what the nature of the relationship between those companies and navistar is, and decide whether monaco rv and/or navistar can or should be obligated to provide a free remedy to owners and provide quarterly reports to the agency, on those safety recalls monaco coach initiated.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AQ09002MONACO COACH CORPORATION12/17/2009MONACO COACH RECALLS PERFORMANCE
 Several recall campaigns initiated by monaco coach corporation (monaco coach) have low completion rates and overdue quarterly reporting.rmd understands that monaco filed for bankruptcy and that navistar, inc. (navistar) purchased some or all of its assets during the course of those proceedings.rmd also understands that navistar continues to manufacture monaco brand vehicles through a new corporation named monaco rv, llc (monaco rv), but has disclaimed responsibility to owners for remedying recalled monaco coach vehicles at no cost, or for reporting on the status of recalls monaco coach initiated. the purpose of this audit query is to investigate the status of monaco coach and monaco rv, learn what the nature of the relationship between those companies and navistar is, and decide whether monaco rv and/or navistar can or should be obligated to provide a free remedy to owners and provide quarterly reports to the agency, on those safety recalls monaco coach initiated.