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NHTSA Recall 15V872000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Allied Recreation Group, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,123 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Holiday Rambler Admiral.

2,123
vehicles potentially affected
15
models affected
2016
owners notified (February 12)
NHTSA campaign15V872000
Manufacturer campaign151216REV
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedDecember 23, 2015
Owner notificationFebruary 12, 2016
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V872000

Make and modelModel years
Holiday Rambler Admiral2010, 2011
Holiday Rambler Ambassador2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Holiday Rambler Arista2010
Holiday Rambler Endeavor2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Holiday Rambler Neptune2009, 2010, 2011
Holiday Rambler Vacationer2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Monaco Coach Cayman2009, 2010, 2011
Monaco Diplomat2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Monaco Dynasty2014
Monaco Knight2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Monaco Lapalma2012, 2013
Monaco Monarch2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Monaco RV Riptide2009, 2010, 2011
Safari Coach Passage2008
Safari Coach Simba Diesel2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.