NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Monaco RV Riptide Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 Monaco RV Riptide has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Monaco RV dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2009 Monaco RV Riptide owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Monaco RV Riptide, describing incidents dated September 15, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11471352 · Filed
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
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 November 19, 2008 – March 1, 2011 (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.
OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE
NHTSA #09V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2009 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 48,876 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 50901-C & 51101-C · Owners notified September 16, 2010 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50901-C AND 51101-C.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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