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2011 Monaco Rv Riptide problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Riptide years?

Riptide NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints
Riptide NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering150%
Visibility & Wipers150%

Does the 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V872000OtherDecember 23, 2015 · 2,123 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

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.

11V105000Visibility & WipersFebruary 16, 2011 · 52 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

DECREASED DRIVERS VISIBILITY MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

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.

10V583000OtherNovember 17, 2010 · 16 units

Defect

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.

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.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 1, 2011

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 1, 2019

2011 Monaco Rv Riptide — common questions

Is the 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.