2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 22, 2007 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Endeavor years
Not enough data 3rd of 26 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. That ranks 3rd out of 26 Endeavor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment3 · ~25,000 mi
Tires2 · ~20,674 mi
Unknown or Other2
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment343%25,000——
Tires229%20,674——
Unknown or Other229%———
Electrical System114%———
Exterior Lighting114%———
Seats114%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic114%———
Steering114%———
Structure114%———
Suspension114%———
Visibility114%———
Wheels114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 2 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 2200422005: 220052

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Trailer hitchesJan 16, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V010000 · 2,086 vehicles

Problem: On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.

Risk: This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2007. Owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. Note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. The federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built.

Equipment:other:labelsMar 17, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V104000 · 544 vehicles

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, a typographical error occurred in the printing of the federal certification label. The initial label shows a front psi of 105 for 255/70r22.5 sized tires with an 11,000 lb front axle. The correct psi for 255/70r22.5 tires on an 11,000 lb front axle should be 115 psi.

Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Fix: Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began august 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.

Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lampMar 5, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V068000 · 5,361 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226.

StructureSep 9, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V237000 · 6,223 vehicles

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis.

Risk: Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. The additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. The possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. Owner notification began november 5, 2002. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkagesJan 7, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V013001 · 5,956 vehicles

Problem: On class a motor homes built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves, the valve may stick open when a high-pressure brake application is released.

Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace these valves. Meritor wabco is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 800-535-5560 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyApr 30, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V128005 · 3,320 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Tow hitch/frame failure (PE06047) — opened Oct 24, 2006, closed Jan 22, 2007, led to recall 07V010000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The entry step on the 2001 holiday rambler endeavor does not always extend out when the door is opened to exit the coach. *nm there is about two to three feet between the coach and level ground. The consumer has fallen onto the ground when exiting in the dark because there is no step. *nm

Equipment · received Dec 7, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145365

The entry step on my motor coach does not always extend out when the door is opened to exit the coach. Resulting in no steps to step onto at a level of two to three feet when exiting in the dark causing you to fall out on to the ground. *jb

Unknown or Other · received Nov 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10143756

Defective goodyear tires, these tires failed in less than 36,000 miles. Three tire failed due to full tread separation/tread rivering, the first two tires were caught before any significant damage. The third failure cause $1,000 dollars worth of damage. *sc

Tires · received Nov 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10101887

Previous complaint, odi id number 10041849, regarding safety recall monaco campaign no. 03v-104. Complaint: vehicle driven more than 25,000 miles with under-inflated front tires, & first 13,500 miles were driven with coach severely out of alignment due to factory error. Does this mean front tires…

Tires · received Feb 25, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10058963

Safety recall federal certification labels-incorrect psi. *mr the certification label stated the psi should be 105. The correction was 115 psi for front axle tires. Failure to correct this problem could result in premature tire failure, blow out, or loss of control of the motorhome. The remedy…

Equipment · received Sep 25, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10041849

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor?

Owners most often report equipment, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Endeavor model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.