The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V014000·Announced 2010-01-20

Navistar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Brake Pedal Disengagement Risk

Navistar is recalling specific 2008-2011 motorhomes because a drive pin may disengage, causing reduced braking or interference with the throttle pedal.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 motorhomes manufactured on behalf of Monaco RV. The affected vehicles include the Holiday Rambler Ambassador, Endeavor, Imperial, Navigator, and Sceptor; Monaco Camelot, Diplomat, Dynasty, Knight, and Signature; and Beaver Coach Contessa, Marquis, Monterey, and Patriot. These vehicles were manufactured between January 22, 2008, and October 27, 2009.

The recall addresses a defect in the Kongsberg Power Products Systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin that secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged. This failure may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position, potentially interfering with throttle pedal function. A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a vehicle crash.

Navistar is working with Kongsberg to address this issue. Owners should contact Navistar to schedule a free inspection and installation of a C-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. The recall began on February 4, 2010. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-685-6545 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HOLIDAY RAMBLER, MONACO, MONACO COACH IMPERIAL, DYNASTY, DIPLOMAT, SCEPTOR
Brand
HOLIDAY RAMBLER
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
56

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (14)

  • IMPERIAL
  • DYNASTY
  • DIPLOMAT
  • SCEPTOR
  • NAVIGATOR
  • PATRIOT
  • MONTEREY
  • MARQUIS
  • CONTESSA
  • SIGNATURE
  • AMBASSADOR
  • ENDEAVOR
  • CAMELOT
  • KNIGHT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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