Recall 11V429 affects 78 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip and Vesta recreational vehicles for high-beam fuses that disable headlights. Free dealer repair once available.
Holiday Rambler is recalling 78 2011 Trip and Vesta recreational vehicles because the high-beam headlight fuse can blow during normal operation and shut off the headlights without warning. Reduced visibility increases crash risk, including property damage, personal injury, or death, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The high beam headlight circuit on the 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip and Vesta is the wiring path that feeds power to the headlights when the high beams are selected. A fuse sits in that circuit as a safety link: when electrical load rises beyond its rating, the fuse opens the circuit and stops current flow before wiring damage starts.
In this recall, that fuse can blow during normal operation. When it opens, power to the headlight circuit is cut off and the headlights stop working, leaving the driver with reduced visibility. The filing does not describe a separate switch, bulb, or wiring harness failure, so the problem is centered on the fuse protection for the headlight circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner notice says the headlights are disabled without warning, so the first sign is the loss of headlight operation.
Who's affected?
Trip and Vesta motorhomes are tied to the same wiring and circuit-breaker issue.
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2011 Monaco Vesta | wiring |
| Units affected | 78 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced driver visibility makes it harder to see traffic, road edges, and hazards, increasing the risk of a crash that results in property damage, personal injury, or death. If your VIN is included, limit driving until the wiring and fuse repair is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Holiday Rambler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip or Vesta is included in this recall.
- Review the owner notice Holiday Rambler mailed on September 16, 2011, or call Holiday Rambler customer service for notice status.
- Ask a franchised Holiday Rambler dealer about the free wiring modification and uprated fuse that fixes the high-beam headlight circuit fuse failure.
- Reference recall number 11V429 when you call the dealer or Holiday Rambler customer service.
- Avoid night driving until the repair is complete because the high-beam headlights can stop working without warning.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Holiday Rambler technician modifies the high beam headlight wiring and installs an uprated fuse for the affected circuit. The source repair says this work is free of charge. Because this record does not list the remedy as available, confirm parts and scheduling with the dealer before bringing in the RV. Once the repair is available for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| August 18, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V429?
Recall 11V429 covers 78 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip and Vesta recreational vehicles with a high-beam headlight circuit fuse that can blow during normal operation. If the fuse blows, the headlights stop working without warning, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip or Vesta is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 11V429. If it is, contact a franchised Holiday Rambler dealer to schedule the wiring modification and uprated fuse installation. Reference recall number 11V429 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the remedy for recall 11V429 is free. The dealer will modify the wiring and install an uprated fuse without charging for parts or labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced driver visibility. The high-beam headlight circuit fuse can blow during normal operation, disabling the headlights without warning. Poor visibility increases crash risk, especially when the vehicle is driven in darkness or low-light conditions.
What if I bought this recreational vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip or Vesta is included, then call a franchised Holiday Rambler dealer with recall number 11V429.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V429000 |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler customer service | 1-877-466-6226 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V429 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V429000 |
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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →