2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE
3 recalls — 3 complaints
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
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 28, 2009
Incident date: Jul 2, 2009
2005 W 20 WORKHORSE RV. BOSCH BRAKE SYSTEM. BRAKES LOCKED UP. VEHICLE STRANDED. AFTER COOL DOWN, COULD DRIVE ABOUT A MILE BEFORE LOCK UP AGAIN. TOOK 4.5 HOURS USING THIS PROCEDURE TO GET BACK HOME. RV WENT IN FOR REPAIRS BUT CENTER WOULD ONLY REPLACE ONE CALIPER. SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN THIS WEEKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 24, 2008
Incident date: Oct 17, 2008
WHILE DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE A SHORT DISTANCE FROM HOME EXPERIENCED VIBRATION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL PULLED OVER AND DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WAS EXTREMELY HOT WITH THE DISTINCTIVE ODOR OF HOT BRAKES. THE OTHER WHEELS ALSO WERE WARM .DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WAS LOCKED UP. A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 27, 2005
Incident date: Mar 26, 2005
WE OWN A 05 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTOR HOME. ADMIRAL MODEL WITH A18000 LBS CHASSIS. WITH VERY POOR BRAKING. I HAVE SPOKE TO MY HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER NUMEROUS TIME ABOUT THE PROBLEM, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON FOR THIS CHASSIS. IT HAS BEEN TO A WORK HORSE DEALER TWICE FIRST TIME THEY... Read more
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