NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, describing incidents dated July 30, 2012 to August 20, 2018.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Interior Lighting 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11315780 · Filed March 3, 2020
EGR COOLER REPLACED AT 27915 MILES, 6/1/15. EGR AGAIN REPLACED 6/12/18 UNDER WARRANTY. DPF APART INSPECTED BLEW OUT. 10/15/18. EGR VALVE STUCK, REPLACED NO WARRANTY. 8/16/19. DPF FAULT. INJECTORS PLUGGED. DPF HAD BEEN INSTALLED WRONG ALLOWING I CORRECT ORIENTATION OF THE DPF DIFFERENTIAL. DPF…
ODI #10508910 · Filed April 20, 2013
FAILURE OF RV MOTOR HOME ENGINE/TURBO EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM... (1) MANUFACTURER DID NOT INSTALL A DASH LIGHT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE BRAKE IS ACTIVE. THE DRIVER HAS TO GUESS WHETHER THE BRAKE IS ON OR OFF! (2) SUBJECT BRAKE CEASES TO FUNCTION AT ALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER (A RECURRING…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V734000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 17, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 7,399 vehicles

Repair completion: 4.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 16, 2018 · Vehicles built February 10, 2012 – May 13, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable

NHTSA #15V872000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2015 · Allied Recreation Group, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,123 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 151216REV · Owners notified February 12, 2016 · Vehicles built June 29, 2009 – May 13, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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 consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Engine Shut Down

NHTSA #13V020000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported January 17, 2013 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,657 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 13501 · Owners notified March 15, 2013 · Vehicles built August 5, 2010 – September 6, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010 through September 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year I-6 engines with feature codes 12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP, 12NUR, 12NUS, 12NUT, 12NUU, 12NUV, 12NUX, 12NUY and 12NUZ. The injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. This could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.

Safety consequence

An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

Navistar's recall campaign number is 13501.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Holiday Rambler Endeavor.

Engine

ODI #11315780

Incident: August 20, 2018 · Filed: March 3, 2020

EGR COOLER REPLACED AT 27915 MILES, 6/1/15. EGR AGAIN REPLACED 6/12/18 UNDER WARRANTY. DPF APART INSPECTED BLEW OUT. 10/15/18. EGR VALVE STUCK, REPLACED NO WARRANTY. 8/16/19. DPF FAULT. INJECTORS PLUGGED. DPF HAD BEEN INSTALLED WRONG ALLOWING I CORRECT ORIENTATION OF THE DPF DIFFERENTIAL. DPF DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS REPLACED. BROKEN CLAMP REPLACED ON INTAKE OF THE ENGINE. AFTER SOME WORK, FOUND MANIFOLD SENSOR PLUGGED NEW MAP SENSOR INSTALLED. FURTHER PROBLEMS 8/20/19 STILL LOW POWER. 8/22/19 REP CONTACTED AT IH THEY RESET MA F. UNIT ASKED FOR REGINE. STILL LOW POWER. 8/23/19. IH REP SAID CHECK EXHAUST RESTRICTIONS.DOC HALF PLUGGED ADVISED TO REMOVE AND BLOW OUT, EXHAUST TEMPS ROSE. UNIT SMOKED WHEN ACCELERATING. BECAUSE OF SMOKING LOOKED AT DOC IT WAS CRACKED REPLACED. THREE DIFFERENT PLACES WORKED ON MY COACH:. 1ST AT RWC GROUP IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 6/18/12/18. SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP 10/15/18. NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL 8/16/19.

Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control; Interior Lighting; Equipment; Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #10508910

Incident: July 30, 2012 · Filed: April 20, 2013

FAILURE OF RV MOTOR HOME ENGINE/TURBO EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM... (1) MANUFACTURER DID NOT INSTALL A DASH LIGHT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE BRAKE IS ACTIVE. THE DRIVER HAS TO GUESS WHETHER THE BRAKE IS ON OR OFF! (2) SUBJECT BRAKE CEASES TO FUNCTION AT ALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER (A RECURRING ELECTRICAL ISSUE) -- IF THIS OCCURS ON A MOUNTAIN GRADE IT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS OF THE MOTOR HOME! (3) IF AND WHEN THE ENGINE/EXHAUST BRAKE IS FUNCTIONING IT IS INEFFECTIVE IN ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN SAFE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN ON MOUNTAIN GRADES. VEHICLE WILL ATTAIN SPEED OF 75 MPH OR GREATER EVEN WHILE THE DRIVER IS APPLYING (AND BURNING UP) THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKES. THIS SITUATION CAN AND WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. I HAVE INFORMED NAVISTAR RV, THE MANUFACTURER OF HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTOR HOMES, AND THREE INTERNATIONAL TRUCK (AFFILIATED WITH NAVISTAR LLC) REPAIR FACILITIES AND ALL HAVE STATED THAT THE ENGINE/EXHAUST BRAKE IS FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ALL NAVISTAR AND INTERNATIONAL TRUCK REPRESENTATIVES CONTACTED HAVE REFUSED MY INVITATION TO DRIVE OUR MOTOR HOME DOWN A MOUNTAIN GRADE! INCIDENTALLY, THIS IS OUR FIFTH MOTOR HOME SO I AM QUITE KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE SUBJECT OF ENGINE/EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM CAPABILITY! BOTTOM LINE IS THAT NAVISTAR RV AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES HAVE ENGINEERED A ENGINE/EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM THAT IS INCAPABLE OF CONTROLLING A 42 FOOT 40,000 LB MOTOR HOME AND ACCOMPANYING 6,000 LB TOW VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING ON MOUNTAIN GRADES, PARTICULARLY THOSE GRADES OF 6-7% OR GREATER AND 3-4 MILES IN LENGTH THAT ARE QUITE COMMON IN THE WESTERN STATES . HOPEFULLY YOU WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO QUICKLY AND THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. UPDATED 05/01/13*LJ *TR THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, AND ENGINE BRAKE WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR AND HYDRAULIC LEVELING SYSTEM DID NOT LEVEL THE COACH PROPERLY/ THE SOLAR PANEL WAS NOT ON THE ROOF AND A NUMBER OF CEILING LIGHTS INSIDE THE COACH DID NOT WORK.

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