2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
6 recalls — 13 complaints — 1 TSBs
08V257000 Jun 5, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
07V010000 Jan 16, 2007
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR H0MES BUILT WITH GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FRAME EXTENSION LOWER FLANGE MAY CRACK ALLOWING THE HITCH TO BEND AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR HOME.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITION OF TWO PIECES OF ANGLE STEEL TO THE FRAME EXTENSION AND HITCH MOUNTING POINT IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE FRAME EXTENSION FLANGE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 877-466-6226. NOTE: THE ENDING MANUFACTURING DATE FOR IN... Read more
03V068000 Mar 5, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO COACH AT 1-877-477-6226.
02V278000 Oct 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE OR REBUILD THE CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
02V237000 Sep 9, 2002
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SUPPORT SYSTEM HAS A POTENTIAL TO WEAKEN CAUSING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FEATURES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE 1999 - 2003 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED ON F53 20,500 POUND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), FORD CHASSIS, ... Read more
Consequence
CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK. THE ADDITIONAL STRESS CAN RESULT IN THE FRACTURE OF WELDS SECURING THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SYSTEM TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL AND/OR FRACTURE OF THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SUPPORT... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SUPPORT SYSTEM, REINFORCE THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, AND REPAIR, AS NEEDED, THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK SUPPORT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 5, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
01V257000 Aug 15, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. SPECIFIC FLOOR PLANS AT ISSUE ARE 30D, 30PBD, 32PBD, 36DPD, 36PBD, 36WDD, AND 37WDD. THE SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CARRYING GASOLINE TO AND FROM THE ENGINE, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND/OR SECURED ON YOUR WORKHORSE GASOLINE CHASSI... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGE, AND INTRODUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE ROUTING, INSTALL ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SECURING THE FUEL LINE, IF REQUIRED, AND/OR REPLACE THE LINE IF DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 25, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE PADS TO DRAG ON THE ROTORS CAUSING EXTREME HEAT. THE ROTORS GOT SO HOT THE ANTI LOCK SENSOR MELTED CAUSING ANTI LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT TO COME ON. THE ROTORS ARE NOTICEABLY OVERHEATED AND VERY SPLOTCHY THEY SHOULD BE POLISHED NOT SPLOTCHY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 10, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE CAUSING HIS ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V278000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYD... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 7, 2010
Incident date: Aug 26, 2010
2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER M/H WITH A VORTEC 8.1 LITER GM ENGINE THIS VEHICLE GVRW IS 22,000 LBS. THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 55-70 MPH AND ACT AS IF IT IS GETTING NO FUEL, WHEN THAT HAPPENS THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Aug 31, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO HOLIDAY VACATIONER RV, EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED THREE DIFFERENT UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICES INDICATING A DIFFERENT TIME FRAME FOR THE BRAKE CALIPER REMEDY FROM WORKHORSE. EACH TIME THE NOTICES WERE RECEIVED, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
May 10, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V068000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: SWITCHES: BRAKE WARNING). PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER RV. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED AND THE CALIPERS WERE STICKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AT THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 23, 2009
Incident date: Aug 2, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FIRST TWO REPAIRS, BUT WILL NO LONGER BECAUSE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 5, 2008
Incident date: Aug 31, 2008
I OWN A 02 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONEER MOTORHOME WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR BRAKE REPLACEMENT ISSUES AND BROUGHT THE RV IN FOR THE RECALL TO A DEALER IN LOUISIANA. THEY KEPT THE RV APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS, SAID IT WAS FIXED AND I WENT AND PICKED IT UP. ON THE WAY HOME THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 13, 2007
Incident date: Nov 18, 2004
2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD 2 OTHER FAILURES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE LATEST FAILURE WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE. CUSTOMER BELIEVES MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE CALIPERS, T... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 12, 2006
Incident date: Mar 26, 2005
2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOME - FRAME FAILURE WHERE TOW RECEIVER HITCH ATTACHES TO EXTENDED CHASSIS FRAME. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE TOWING AN ENCLOSED TRAILER WHICH MET ALL WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS OF RV MANUFACTURER. *JB
EQUIPMENT
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Jan 28, 2006
FAX FM (CA) RE THEIR DEFECTIVE MONACO TOW VEHICLE WHICH TORE AWAY FM THE FRAME OF THEIR VEHICLE. *TS THE TOW RECEIVER WAS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. *JB THE TOW RECEIVER WAS MOUNTED BY MONACO AND IT TORE AWAY ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN IT BROKE THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND STOPPED FINDING ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Feb 6, 2006
Incident date: Jan 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH A CRACKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT IDENTIFIED A RIP IN THE FRAME WHERE THE TOW BAR WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE THAT WAS BEING TOWED WAS IN THE PR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Dec 27, 2002
TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. TURN SIGNAL WOULD REMAIN ON AND NOT RELEASE AFTER MAKING COMPLETE TURN. THIS WOULD ALSO HAPPEN WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. WOULD GIVE FALSE IMPRESSION TO VEHICLES IN THE REAR. TS
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
138
Jan 1, 2004
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE REPLACEMENT. SERVICE PROCEDURES AND PARTS PURCHASE ORDER FORM. *TT
HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER across all model years (1998–2026).
78
Total Recalls
70
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — Year by Year
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 6 | 13 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |