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2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 7, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 16, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, tires & wheels and electrical categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified323.1%
  • Tires & wheels215.4%
  • Electrical17.7%
  • Interior & seats17.7%
  • Exterior lighting17.7%
  • Steering17.7%
  • Suspension17.7%
  • Body & structure17.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

TRAILER HITCHES

Jan 16, 2007
2,086 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
The remedy: 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R02206View on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mar 17, 2003
544 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
The remedy: 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.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R02200View on NHTSA.gov

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Mar 5, 2003
5,361 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06047ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURE

Opened Oct 24, 2006
Closed Jan 22, 2007

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.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSLed to recall 07V010000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 7, 2005

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

NHTSA ID
10145365
Incident
Jul 30, 2005
Filed Nov 28, 2005

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

NHTSA ID
10143756
Incident
Jul 30, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 30, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10101887
Incident
Nov 1, 2004
Mileage
15,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 25, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10058963
Incident
Feb 9, 2004
Mileage
26,348 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 25, 2003

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

NHTSA ID
10041849
Incident
Sep 1, 2003
Mileage
25,000 mi
Steering
Filed Sep 13, 2002

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

NHTSA ID
767109
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+5 more
Filed Oct 31, 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

NHTSA ID
563806

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

010305

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING ORDERS FOR SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT

010305

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE DOOR HANDLE TEARDROP STRIKER. *TT

010305

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT PERTAINS TO SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECTLY WIRED SYSTEMS HEAT SWITCH. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Holiday Rambler Endeavor by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010
2023020
2022020
2021020
2020010
2018340
2017430
2016010
2014020
2013230
2012010
2011050
2010060
2009110
2008120
2007030
2006130
2005020
2002231
2001Viewing761
2000184051.4
1999830
1998721
1997600
1996020
1995710
1994120
1993010
1992010

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.