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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
7,000 miles · Dec 20, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MONACO VESTA MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS TO THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MONACO VESTA MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS TO THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MONACO VESTA AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRIP RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 28, 2010, THROUGH MAY 18, 2011. THE FUSE IN THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MAY BLOW UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS DISABLING THE HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING AND INSTALL AN UPRATED FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. NAVISTAR INTENDS TO SEND OUT AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS IF PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS NAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-877-466-6226.
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRIP AND MONACO VESTA RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 7 ENGINE. A CAP ON THE RETURN FUEL VALVE MAY FALL OFF ALLOWING AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ENGINE HARD START, NO START, OR STALL CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALL ON THE ROADWAY INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETURN FUEL VALVE CAP, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
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NHTSA investigations
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