Holiday Rambler Endeavor 2001
Model Endeavor made in 2001 by Holiday Rambler got 31 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, structure. The car had some investigations: structure, trailer hitches. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and service brakes, air.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V104000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 04/10/2000 to 01/08/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 544 | 08/20/2003 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 03/17/2003 | 03/21/2003 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor homes, a typographical error occurred in the printing of the federal certification label. the initial label shows a front psi of 105 for 255/70r22.5 sized tires with an 11,000 lb front axle. the correct psi for 255/70r22.5 tires on an 11,000 lb front axle should be 115 psi. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not comply with the regulations. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. owner notification began august 20, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r02200.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128005 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 02/01/2000 to 09/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3320 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 04/30/2001 | 08/01/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. am-safe is conducting the owner notification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V013001 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 10/10/2000 to 03/26/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 5956 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 01/07/2002 | 01/25/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On class a motor homes built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves, the valve may stick open when a high-pressure brake application is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these valves. meritor wabco is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 800-535-5560 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V068000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 09/01/1999 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5361 | 05/07/2003 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 03/05/2003 | 03/18/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began may 7, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V237000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6223 | 11/05/2002 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 09/09/2002 | 09/12/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. the affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. the additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. the possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. owner notification began november 5, 2002. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V010000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 09/05/2000 to 11/05/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 2086 | 02/15/2007 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 01/16/2007 | 01/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in separation of the towed vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2007. owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. the federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no.r02206.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 106 | 11/01/2000 | 615708 | Subject regarding possibility of incorrectly wired systems heat switch. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620084 | Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 07/12/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620581 | Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 08/15/2001 | |
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620357 | Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker. *tt | 08/06/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
| PE06047 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/24/2006 | 01/22/2007 | TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURE | 07V010000 | |
| Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange is cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.as a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and is recalling the subject vehicles. monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. this investigation is closed.odi believes that monaco's actionaddresses the problem.odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. odi is unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered. | ||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||
| PE06047 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/24/2006 | 01/22/2007 | TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURE | 07V010000 | |
| Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange is cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.as a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and is recalling the subject vehicles. monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. this investigation is closed.odi believes that monaco's actionaddresses the problem.odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. odi is unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Vehicle has experienced several electrical problems, starter failed twice, icc switch failed, idle up and down switch failed, air dump relay missing, 2 other relays missing, gfi breaker in bathroom was wired incorrectly, switch on fan in bathroom inoperative, and other electrical problems. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 1 | 09/04/2002 | |
| The entry step on the 2001 holiday rambler endeavor does not always extend out when the door is opened to exit the coach. *nm there is about two to three feet between the coach and level ground. the consumer has fallen onto the ground when exiting in the dark because there is no step. *nm | |||
| 2 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Vehicle experienced several equipment problems, some are, the radio failed, the trim on slide out was not attached, the extension ladder was missing, the awning arm over door screws sheared off, the foam rubber in front awning coming out, water was leaking from the shower, the antenna screw stripped, and the awnings on slideouts do not fully retract, the most important problem is with the atwood 10 gallon water heater, the water runs on hot water off the engine, 110 volt, or propane, and when running on propane and the wind is direct at that side of the coach, carbon monoxide has reached high levels in five minutes time, even if the wind is not blowing, carbon monoxide is still present, the tank has been replaced and the problem is still occurring, the consumer feels that there is a design problem with the tanks. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 25000 | 1 | |
| Safety recall federal certification labels-incorrect psi. *mr the certification label stated the psi should be 105. the correction was 115 psi for front axle tires. failure to correct this problem could result in premature tire failure, blow out, or loss of control of the motorhome. the remedy would involve the installation of the correct federal certification label. the consumer inquired whether or not the front tires were unsafe and if so, would the dealer replace them without any charge to the consumer. *ph *jb *sc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Bulbs for the safety check lights on the instrument panel were out of their sockets and not in the correct places, the left headlight was covered with clearcoat, the right headlight was partially covered with clearcoat, the light on the off/on switch for the propane tank burned out. *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 1 | 09/04/2002 | |
| The entry step on my motor coach does not always extend out when the door is opened to exit the coach. resulting in no steps to step onto at a level of two to three feet when exiting in the dark causing you to fall out on to the ground. *jb | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Driver arm rest was loose, co meter does not work properly, and right sunvisor fell down. *slc | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Driver arm rest was loose, co meter does not work properly, and right sunvisor fell down. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Brake hose twisted and leaned against the exhaust, front brakes were noisy due to the rear brakes not working properly. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Brake hose twisted and leaned against the exhaust, front brakes were noisy due to the rear brakes not working properly. *slc | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Major problem is rv pulls to the right all the time is hard to control when a truck passes or in the wind has been out of service for more than forty days for repairs and has had several front end aligments , this is also the same chassis as the hoilday rambler secepter and the monaco diplomat and diplomat le which have similar problems. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Outside entry handle broke, 2 outside bin doors must be opened together because they are tight at the bottom, bin door on battery compartment will not open, and vehicle has experienced other structure related problems. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Driver arm rest was loose, co meter does not work properly, and right sunvisor fell down. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 4 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Front wheels are leaking grease, consumer states that the vehicle pulls to the right, vehicle has been taken to an alignment shop 3 times and the vehicle has been aligned once at the factory. *slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 15000 | 3 | |
| Defective goodyear tires, these tires failed in less than 36,000 miles. three tire failed due to full tread separation/tread rivering, the first two tires were caught before any significant damage. the third failure cause $1,000 dollars worth of damage. *sc | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 26348 | 1 | 03/16/2001 |
| Previous complaint, odi id number 10041849, regarding safety recall monaco campaign no. 03v-104. complaint: vehicle driven more than 25,000 miles with under-inflated front tires, & first 13,500 miles were driven with coach severely out of alignment due to factory error. does this mean front tires are unsafe? this complaint: right rear outside tire threw center tread resulting in blowout and minor damage to rv & tow vehicle. this tire was originally on the right front side of the rv.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Air conditioner has failed twice, winter time compartment heater failed, and the roof air was not working properly. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 1 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Side mirror control was only half working. *slc | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 4 | 06/16/2001 | ||
| Front wheels are leaking grease, consumer states that the vehicle pulls to the right, vehicle has been taken to an alignment shop 3 times and the vehicle has been aligned once at the factory. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | MESA | 85213-9104 | ROBERT CRIST & COMPANY | 800 225-2134 |