2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
3 recalls — 13 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.
04V088000 Feb 18, 2004
TIRES
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG IS INCORRECT. THE TAG STATES THE RIM SIZE IS 22.5X6.75G RANGE. THE CORRECT RIM SIZE IS 22.5X7.5F RANGE.
Consequence
AN INCORRECT RIM COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE BLOWOUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 11, 2004. 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 AT 1-800-685-6545.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: Nov 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR THE BRAKE CALIPERS ON THE WORKHORSE, BUT HIS ROTORS WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE ROTORS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 28, 2010
TOTAL BRAKE LOST ABS ALARM. PUMPED BRAKES AND USED EMER. BRAKES TO STOP. ABS LITE STAYS ON. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Sep 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THEY EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER OVER HEATED. THE CONTACT WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 4, 2009
Incident date: Jul 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER COACH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE BINDING ON THE BRAKES. THE DEALER ORDERED PARTS, BUT DID NOT KNOW IF THEY HAD ARRIVED YET. THE CONTACT ORDERED THE PARTS ON JULY 21, 2009 AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS. THE FAILUR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 19, 2009
Incident date: Sep 21, 2007
BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2003 WORKHORSE HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTOR HOME. HAD TO REPLACE ALL ROTORS AND PADS BECAUSE OF CRACKING AND STICKING. BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATED WITH NORMAL USE. ONLY 35,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR
STEERING
Jul 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SWAY FROM RIGHT TO LEFT. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,486 AND FAILURE MILEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Jul 17, 2007
ODOR OF BRAKE PADS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER STATED REPLACED SPEED SENSORS AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. UPDATED 09/27/07 *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Jul 17, 2007
ODOR OF BRAKE PADS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER STATED REPLACED SPEED SENSORS AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. UPDATED 09/27/07 *TR
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Jul 17, 2007
ODOR OF BRAKE PADS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER STATED REPLACED SPEED SENSORS AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. UPDATED 09/27/07 *TR
STRUCTURE
Jun 13, 2006
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
THE UNIT HAS BEEN FALLING APART SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE WITH THE COACH PORTION. BROKEN CABINETS, PLUMBING LEAKS, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BUT THE COACH HAS A LIST WHICH GROWS WITH EVERY USE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BUILT A POOR PRODUCT AND THE DEALER HAS HAD LITTLE OR NO EFFECT IN CORRE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jun 13, 2006
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
THE UNIT HAS BEEN FALLING APART SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE WITH THE COACH PORTION. BROKEN CABINETS, PLUMBING LEAKS, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BUT THE COACH HAS A LIST WHICH GROWS WITH EVERY USE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BUILT A POOR PRODUCT AND THE DEALER HAS HAD LITTLE OR NO EFFECT IN CORRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 13, 2006
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
THE UNIT HAS BEEN FALLING APART SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE WITH THE COACH PORTION. BROKEN CABINETS, PLUMBING LEAKS, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BUT THE COACH HAS A LIST WHICH GROWS WITH EVERY USE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BUILT A POOR PRODUCT AND THE DEALER HAS HAD LITTLE OR NO EFFECT IN CORRE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 13, 2006
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
THE UNIT HAS BEEN FALLING APART SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE WITH THE COACH PORTION. BROKEN CABINETS, PLUMBING LEAKS, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BUT THE COACH HAS A LIST WHICH GROWS WITH EVERY USE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BUILT A POOR PRODUCT AND THE DEALER HAS HAD LITTLE OR NO EFFECT IN CORRE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 (current) | 3 | 13 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |