Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2003
Model Vacationer made in 2003 by Holiday Rambler got 7 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: structure, trailer hitches. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V227000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 08/27/2002 to 09/23/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2582 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 06/23/2006 | 06/23/2006 | 571 | 101 & 105 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V278000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8581 | 08/18/2004 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/22/2002 | 10/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V068000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 09/01/1999 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5361 | 05/07/2003 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 03/05/2003 | 03/18/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V237000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6223 | 11/05/2002 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 09/09/2002 | 09/12/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 system. the possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V010000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 09/05/2000 to 11/05/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 2086 | 02/15/2007 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 01/16/2007 | 01/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could result in separation of the towed vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. the federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no.r02206.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 041727 | 12/03/2004 | 10011998 | Incorrect catalytic converter on 2003 & 2004 holiday rambler, monaco & safari class a motorhomes with 8.1l gas engines. *tt | 02/08/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
| PE06047 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/24/2006 | 01/22/2007 | TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURE | 07V010000 | |
| Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange is cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.as a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and is recalling the subject vehicles. monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. this investigation is closed.odi believes that monaco's actionaddresses the problem.odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. odi is unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered. | ||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||
| PE06047 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/24/2006 | 01/22/2007 | TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURE | 07V010000 | |
| Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange is cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.as a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and is recalling the subject vehicles. monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. this investigation is closed.odi believes that monaco's actionaddresses the problem.odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. odi is unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| Electrical problem, absolutely no braking or steering was possible. *bf there was a problem with the a/c. *sc jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/12/2007 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Drivers side rear brake on 2003 workhorse w-22 motorhome chassis locked after coming down steep grade. brake released after cooling for about 20 or 30 minutes. abs light stays on now most of the time. no damage to pads or rotor. the brake lockup has not repeated since. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 11/14/2007 | 1 | 01/15/2003 | |
| Abs light periodically was illuminated. just returned from 7,000 mile trip and find that all four rotors are blue and have cracks deep through the rotor. i do not ride my brakes as brake pads are not worn out. i do not feel this is normal and feel there is a defect. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/20/2007 | 15000 | 3 | 09/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler vacationer. the contact stated that the brakes are sticking and overheating. the mechanic stated that the abs failed. in february of 2008, the brakes overheated, which caused the abs to fail and have to be replaced. the brakes lock and cause them to overheat, stick, and drag. the vehicle is currently in the shop and three sensors have been replaced. nhtsa campaign id number 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components) was referenced. the current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 15000 | 2 | 12/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler vacationer. while driving 55 mph, the rear passenger side brakes overheated. the contact allowed the brakes to cool and drove to a garage for inspection. the dealer informed him of nhtsa campaign id numbers 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components and 03v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning). the recall repairs were performed; however, the front passenger side brakes began dragging and overheating in december of 2007. the dealer replaced the front and rear calipers. the current mileage was 30,344 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 04-02-08 *bf | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/14/2007 | 1 | 01/15/2003 | |
| Abs light periodically was illuminated. just returned from 7,000 mile trip and find that all four rotors are blue and have cracks deep through the rotor. i do not ride my brakes as brake pads are not worn out. i do not feel this is normal and feel there is a defect. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 15000 | 2 | 12/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler vacationer. while driving 55 mph, the rear passenger side brakes overheated. the contact allowed the brakes to cool and drove to a garage for inspection. the dealer informed him of nhtsa campaign id numbers 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components and 03v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning). the recall repairs were performed; however, the front passenger side brakes began dragging and overheating in december of 2007. the dealer replaced the front and rear calipers. the current mileage was 30,344 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 04-02-08 *bf | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | GRASS VALLEY | 95945 | DEMARTINI | 530-272-1921 |
| CD | SMITHVILLE | L0R2A0 | SICARD HOLIDAY CAMPERS | 905 957 3344 |
| MI | GRAND RAPIDS | 49548 | VEURINKX RV | 616-281-5111 |