2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
The 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR, potentially affecting up to 7,902 vehicles.
Recall 07V010000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 2,086 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V068000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 5,361 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V360000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." FRONT REFLECTORS NEED TO BE INSTALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT CAP.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REFLECTOR ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR UNISTEEL TIRES. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE INSIDE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,700.
THE ALUMINUM RADIATOR INTERCOOLER FAILED ON MY MOTORHOME, CAUSING AN EXCHANGE OF ANTIFREEZE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. ETHYLENE GLYCOL ENTERED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DESTROYING CLUTCH PLATES AND SOLENOIDS, RESULTING IN A $5713 REPAIR BILL. THE SYMPTOMS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WERE THE INTRODUCTION OF EXTREMELY HARD SHIFTING, BOTH UP AND DOWN, FORCING ME TO LEAVE THE FREEWAY. AT SLOW SPEEDS ON SURFACE STREETS, HOWEVER, THE DETERIORATION IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE VIOLENT SLAMMING SHIFTS, WHICH WERE STRONG ENOUGH TO KILL THE ENGINE WHEN SHIFTING DOWN TO FIRST GEAR. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE PASSING THROUGH KENT, WASHINGTON WHEN THIS OCCURRED WHERE PACIFIC POWER PRODUCTS, THE ALLISON TRANSMISSION DEALER, IS LOCATED. THIS IS A KNOW FAILURE AREA FOR MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED UNDER THE MONACO NAME WITH CERTAIN ALUMINUM RADIATORS. BECAUSE MONACO WAS ABLE AVOID MAKING THIS A REGISTERED RECALL WITH THE NHTSA, THEY HAVE HIDDEN BEHIND THE PROTECTION OF TIME LIMITS ISSUED WITH TSB 124, NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10003083. INADEQUATE EFFORTS TO NOTIFY ALL POTENTIAL OWNERS IS MORE THAN APPARENT IN MY JUDGMENT. AS SUPPORT FOR MY CONTENTION, NEITHER THE PREVIOUS INDIVIDUAL WHO OWNED THE COACH WHEN THE TSB WAS ACTIVE, NOR I, KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BULLETIN, IN SPITE OF THE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES POSSIBLE FOR FAILING TO COMPLY. AND THE DISINTEREST ON THE PART OF MONACO IS MOST EVIDENT CONSIDERING I WAS IN THE MONACO SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN HARRISBURG, OREGON FOR THREE DAYS FOR OTHER REPAIRS, ENDING ON FEBRUARY 16, WHEN I LEFT THE FACTORY TO HEAD HOME, BUT NEVER MADE IT. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR
- 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 6 complaints
- 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 10 complaints
- 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 9 complaints
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 19 complaints
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 31 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR (current)
- 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 0 complaints
- 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 1 complaint
- 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 0 complaints
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- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE — 48 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 29 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE — 27 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE — 22 total complaints