NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Monaco RV Riptide Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Monaco RV Riptide has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints 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 2011 Monaco RV Riptide. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Monaco RV Riptide owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Monaco RV Riptide, describing incidents dated August 1, 2011 to September 1, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11329730 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MONACO RV RIPTIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER BLADE, THE WIPER ARM CRACKED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL RV DEALERS HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDED REPLACEMENT PART. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
ODI #10418534 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MONACO RIPTIDE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES TOWARD LARGE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IF THOSE VEHICLES DROVE PAST HIM. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WOULD NARROWLY AVOID CRASHES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND…
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.
CRACKING OF THE WIPER ARM
NHTSA #11V105000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice
Reported February 16, 2011 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 52 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 11503 · Owners notified March 11, 2011 · Vehicles built March 25, 2010 – November 5, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE POROUS METAL CASTINGS MAY CAUSE CRACKING OF THE WIPER ARM AT THE MOUNTING TO THE PIVOT SHAFT. MATERIAL CRACKING AT THE PIVOT SHAFT COULD RESULT IN THE WIPER ARM BEING DISABLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Safety consequence
DECREASED DRIVERS VISIBILITY MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE WIPER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
NAVISTART SAFETY RECALL NO. 11503.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> .
RANGE/OVEN COMBO/GAS SUPPLY LINE/POSSIBLE FIRE
NHTSA #10V583000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 17, 2010 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R10019 · Owners notified December 8, 2010 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – September 16, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR COACH AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Safety consequence
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.
Notes
NAVISTAR SAFETY RECALL NO. R10019.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> .
Other Monaco RV Riptide model years
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