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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V872📅 Dec 23, 2015

2009–2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador & 2009–2014 Monaco Knight + 13 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V872000
Manufacturer recall #
151216REV
Manufacturer
Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,123
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Owner phone
1-800-509-3417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 12, 2016
Built
Oct 6, 2008 – May 8, 2013
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V872 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V872?

2009–2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador & 2009–2014 Monaco Knight + 13 more. 2,123 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Holiday Rambler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-509-3417.