Recall 11V105 affects 52 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide recreational vehicles for wiper arms that can crack. Repair is free at any franchised Monaco Rv dealer.
Monaco Rv is recalling 52 2011 Riptide recreational vehicles because porous metal castings can crack the wiper arm where it mounts to the pivot shaft. If the wiper arm is disabled without warning, driver visibility drops and crash risk increases; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The windshield wiper arm on the 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide is the metal arm that holds the wiper blade against the glass. It mounts to a pivot shaft, which turns the arm back and forth so the blade clears rain, spray, and road grime from the windshield.
On affected Riptide recreational vehicles, the metal casting in the wiper arm is porous, which means the metal has tiny voids instead of a solid structure. That weak area is at the mount where the arm attaches to the pivot shaft. As the wiper operates, cracking at that mounting point can disable the arm and stop the blade from clearing the windshield.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the arm breaks or stops moving during bad weather, the driver has reduced visibility until the wiper is repaired.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide | wiper system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 52 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced driver visibility makes it harder to see the road, traffic, or hazards in time and increases the risk of a crash, with property damage, personal injury, or death listed in the recall consequence. Drive cautiously, especially in rain, and schedule the wiper arm replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Monaco Rv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide is included in this recall.
- Contact Monaco Rv customer service at 1-800-448-7825 if your VIN is included and you never received the owner notice.
- Ask a franchised Monaco Rv dealer about the free driver and passenger wiper-arm replacement that fixes the cracking at the pivot shaft and loss of windshield wiping.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V105 when you call.
- Avoid driving in rain or low-visibility conditions until the wiper-arm repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Monaco Rv technician replaces the driver side and passenger side wiper arms connected to the pivot shaft. The repair addresses cracking in the porous metal wiper arm castings that can disable the wiper arm without warning and reduce driver visibility. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the owner does not pay for the replacement.
Timeline
| February 16, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V105?
Recall 11V105 covers 52 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide recreational vehicles with wiper arm castings that can crack at the pivot shaft. The failure can disable a wiper arm without warning, reducing driver visibility. Dealers will replace both wiper arms for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 11V105. If it is, contact a franchised Monaco Rv dealer to schedule replacement of the driver and passenger side wiper arms. Reference recall number 11V105 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and this recall states that dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arms free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced driver visibility. In recall 11V105, cracking at the wiper arm mounting point can disable the wiper arm without warning, which increases crash risk and creates risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.
What if I bought my Monaco Rv Riptide used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 Monaco Rv Riptide is included, then call a franchised Monaco Rv dealer with recall number 11V105.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V105000 |
|---|---|
| Monaco Rv customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V105 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V105000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →