2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
The 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL, potentially affecting up to 3,258 vehicles.
Recall 05V223000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 1,606 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence: THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS (BURNER TUBES) WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Recall 04V476000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED WITH OPTIONAL AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATERS, THE EXHAUST TERMINATION FOR THE HEATER WAS LOCATED UNDER THE BEDROOM SLIDE OUT, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED BEYOND THE PERIPHERY OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: THIS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR FUMES TO ENTER THE COACH AND POSSIBLY ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES TO VENT INTO THE MOTOR HOME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.
Remedy: FOR THE 2003 MOTOR HOMES, DEALERS WILL USE THE EXISTING PIPE FROM THE AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATER, AND REPAIR IT SO THAT THE END TERMINATION WILL BE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. FOR THE 2004 AND 2005...
View full details →Recall 04V224000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 35 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE (THERMOID VALUE-FLEX/GS) INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM UNIT ("AQUA HOT") WHEN A FUEL LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED.
Consequence: THE INCORRECT LINE MAY ALLOW SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND VAPORS INTO THE BAY AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT WATER LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY OR JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-498-9478.
View full details →Recall 04V080000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 358 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.
Consequence: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT LATCH BOLT AND INSTALL A BUSHING AND A GRADE 5 BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Recall 03V360000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 26 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Recall 04V441000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 1,189 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT TOOK MOTOR HOME TO A DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 04V476000 REPAIRS CONCERNING THE LPG WATER HEATER . THE FIRST AND SECOND TIME THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTOR HOME IN TO THE DEALERSHIP HE WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE THIRD TIME HE TOOK VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPAIRED THE MOTOR HOME. THE REPAIRS WHERE NOT TO THE CONTACT'S SATISFACTION. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. THE MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM . *AK
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT AND THE HITCH WEIGHT OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE WEIGHT INDICATED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE TRAILER HITCH BROKE TWICE DUE TO OVER WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DID NO OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO HIS PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
- 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 1 complaint
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL (current)
- 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 3 complaints
- 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2008 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2009 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
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- HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 78 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 70 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER RAMBLER — 62 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE — 48 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE — 27 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE — 22 total complaints