2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE
3 recalls — 7 complaints — 1 TSBs
06V361000 Sep 19, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUM... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
06V227000 Jun 23, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS,' AND NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELO... Read more
Consequence
AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V195000) AND WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
05V081000 Mar 1, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS,THE BATTERY CABLES MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS' FRAME RAIL. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY BE LOCATED TOO NEAR THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE BATTERY CABLE AND CAUSE A BACK FEED THROUGH THE CHASSIS 12V SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO SEE IF THE CABLE IS PROPERLY MOUNTED INSIDE OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL. IF NECESSARY, THE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE MOUNTED SECURELY IN EXISTING HOLES IN FRAME RAIL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 19, 2011
Incident date: Sep 18, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED AND HE HAD TO USE TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A WORKHORSE DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE RECAL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 19, 2010
Incident date: Jun 3, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. RECALL 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO OVE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 3, 2009
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
AFTER DRIVING MY MOTORHOME, A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MODEL WDD36 APPROX. TWENTY MILES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND UPSHIFT PROPERLY. A BURNING ODOR WAS ALSO DETECTED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE WERE EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH AS COMPARED TO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 21, 2009
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. THERE WAS HEAT BUILD UP IN THE CALIPERS WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVAPORATE. HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 09V110000, ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Oct 14, 2004
DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES HAD EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL. REQUIRED AN INORDINATE AMOUT OF PEDAL EFFORT TO SAFELY STOP. PEDAL IS SPONGY/SOFT, CAN BE PUSHED TO THE FLOOR WHEN STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER... Read more
STEERING
Feb 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 7, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RV'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR *MR
SUSPENSION
Feb 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 7, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RV'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR *MR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
041727
Dec 3, 2004
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
INCORRECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON 2003 & 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, MONACO & SAFARI CLASS A MOTORHOMES WITH 8.1L GAS ENGINES. *TT
HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE across all model years (2002–2006).
18
Total Recalls
13
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths