- The problem
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Monaco RV Riptide Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2010 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Riptide year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Monaco RV Riptide problems
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2009 Monaco RV Riptide recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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1 complaints about the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brake caliper hung up and made the brakes smoke. A Recall Service Bulletin # 51101-C was issued . Workhorse chassis is not performing the service any longer Vehicle is very low miles on it currently at 4000k Four thousand miles
Monaco RV Riptide: every year compared
All Riptide years2009 Monaco RV Riptide vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Monaco RV Riptide | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2009 Monaco RV Monarch | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide
Does the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide: recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2015); service brakes, hydraulic (April 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 28, 2022 and the latest on June 28, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Monaco RV Riptide year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Monaco RV Riptide years have the most complaints?
2011 (2), 2009 (1). See every Monaco RV Riptide year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Monaco RV Riptide has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data