2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: motor coaches produced on roadmaster chassis and diesel class a motor coaches produced on freightliner chassis. the federal certification label contains the incorrect tire pressure inflation information. this does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification" and fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the certification label with a new label, which contains the correct recommended tire inflation data.
Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside the motor home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that nails used to construct the kitchen area in the motor home were too long and created exposed sharp points that…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside the motor home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that nails used to construct the kitchen area in the motor home were too long and created exposed sharp points that punctured the propane fuel lines to the gas stove. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. updated 11/01/16*lj updated 08/28/2017*ct
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Monaco coach had a fire in the summer of 2002. Consumer states that the recall for the norcold cooling unit IS six years after the fact. *nj the refrigerator was destroyed. *Jb
- Structure · Visibility › Windshield
Windshield IS not tightly secured by gasket at upper left corner. on a daily basis, when operating vehicle, the windshield/gasket works its way out. I must continually stop and pull the gasket & windshield back into place. on occasion, the gasket has come loose up to 12 inches on the vertical…
Windshield IS not tightly secured by gasket at upper left corner. on a daily basis, when operating vehicle, the windshield/gasket works its way out. I must continually stop and pull the gasket & windshield back into place. on occasion, the gasket has come loose up to 12 inches on the vertical and 18 inches on the horizontal. this IS a serious safety issue as the windshield could come out completely endangering the driver and passenger. the manufacture was contacted several times and informed me that they were unfamiliar with this problem. no solution was offered. *jb
- Tires
2000 holiday rambler endeavor michelin tire all blew out. *ts the consumer experienced eight tire blow outs in the last two years. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle overheated, amd the first dealership replaced the thermostat. the second dealership said there was a restriction , and they steam cleaned the radiator. neither procedure corrected the problem. *ak
- Electrical system
Wiring burned inside switch box and melted switch box enclosure due to excessive heat. *ph the consuemr believes the transfer switch was inferior in quality and cheaply designed. *nm
- Tires
Lrt request investigation into failure of 3 the 6 tires on 2000 holiday rambler endeavor motor home. *bf while driving the driver's side front tire blewout. the two rear curb side tires failed in april of 2004. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer and dealer but neither party would taken…
Lrt request investigation into failure of 3 the 6 tires on 2000 holiday rambler endeavor motor home. *bf while driving the driver's side front tire blewout. the two rear curb side tires failed in april of 2004. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer and dealer but neither party would taken and responsibility for the failure. the consumer request $2,100. For the replacement of all 6 tires and $1000. For estimated repair of damages to the curb side wheel well (dot number of three of the original tires including one of the failed tires, dot b6h6ak3x419, dot b6h6ak3x429, dot b6h6ak3x429). *nm
- Tires › Sidewall
Zipper blowout on michelin 255 R80 22.5 xrv front right and front left tires at two separate times. first on 7/24/04 hwy i- 64, n.carolina holiday rambler (2000)endeavor 40' tvl speed about 60 mph. Outer sidewall ruptured, 13,302 miles. Second blowout, front left on 8/10/04, hwy I-94, wisconsin…
Zipper blowout on michelin 255 R80 22.5 xrv front right and front left tires at two separate times. first on 7/24/04 hwy i- 64, n.carolina holiday rambler (2000)endeavor 40' tvl speed about 60 mph. Outer sidewall ruptured, 13,302 miles. Second blowout, front left on 8/10/04, hwy I-94, wisconsin, 14,498 miles 60 mph. Confirmed coach within vehicle gvw, tire pressure has been maintained at correct level according to michelin product bulletin rec'd in 2000 (before we began using the vehicle on the road). michelin asked to cover cost of tire replacements. offered to pay for first blowout cost verbally, gave 5 days to accept verbal offer unless we had vehicle weighed on cert. Scale. We requested written notice, michelin rep refused to provide info in writing via their legal dept. And revoked any further consideration over and above initial offer to pay for 1ST tire cost this was after we had cert.scale documentation. (we were not overweight.) along with cost of tire replacement, the right wheel panel was blown off, and we will have to pay cost of repair/restoration. *ak
- Tires › Sidewall
While driving at 25 mph, the consumer heard an explosion and pulled over to the shoulder. Consumer found that the rear inside tire on the vehicle blew out at the sidewall. *ak
- Suspension › Front
After the tie rod recall was performed, the truck's front end alignment was off. The dealership indicated that they aligned the front end to factory spec. The dealership IS refusing to correct the problem, indicating that by law they are only allowed to align by factory setting.*ak
- Tires
The recreational vehicle experienced two tire blowouts.*mr the entire inside of the tire blew out which reflected a failure of the plys in the sidewall. A michelin tire shop informed the consumer, the break was what they called a "zipper effect". Which was described as a tear around the circumference of the tire. *Ts *jb
- Tires
The first tire, the inside dual left side had blown, on another occasion the left front tire had blown as the consumer pulled out of a parking space, on the third, a tire had blown out, and the fourth, the tire was found defective with a balloon on the side about to blow. the dealer was notified and stated the cause of failure was due to under inflation. *ak *scc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield IS loose at the top. the windshield glass separated from the weather stripping. the manufacturer was notified and informed the consumer that the repair was not covered under warranty. *ak *cb *nlm
- Tires
Problems with michelin tires blowing out on rv. *mr *ts
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer states while driving the vehicle at 65 mph and no warning the front drivers side tire tread started to separate and caused the tire to blow out ( michelin size# 2858022.5srb, please provide dot#). *nlm
- Unknown or other
Consumers bathroom mirror was attached to the wall by staples. the mirror was glass and fell off the wall and broke. consumer feels screws should have been used instead of the staples. the mirror has been replaced. *jg *nlm
- Tires › Sidewall
Michelin tires, rv xrv, p255/80r-22.5, original equipment on a 2000 (endeavor), holiday rambler with 14500 miles. There have been 3 zipper blowouts within 700 miles, inner left dueler at 65 mph, right front tire at 45 mph, left front tire at 60 mph, and right inner dueler had bubbles on sidewall.…
Michelin tires, rv xrv, p255/80r-22.5, original equipment on a 2000 (endeavor), holiday rambler with 14500 miles. There have been 3 zipper blowouts within 700 miles, inner left dueler at 65 mph, right front tire at 45 mph, left front tire at 60 mph, and right inner dueler had bubbles on sidewall. *ak left front blow out-ar551/549 06-55158-01 dot#b6h6ak3x499, left rear inside dual blow out-ar550/548 06-55158-01 dot#b6h6ak3x159, and right front blow out-ar551/549 06-55158-01 dot#b6h6ak3x159. also in regards to the 2 bubbles on the side wall/was changed-right inner dual, ar550/548 06-55158-01 dot#b6h6ak3x159(changed before blow out), position unknown-ar550/548 06-55158-01 dot#b6h6ak3x159, and position unknown-ar551/549 06-55158-01 dot#b6h6ak3x159. nhtsa recall#00v331. there was some body damage in the amount of $2440.00. *scc
- Electrical system
Left side of vehicle loses power as a result of electrical system failure. contacted dealer.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 620581Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies.
- 620357Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker.
- 620084Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies.
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