2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
The 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER, potentially affecting up to 5,523 vehicles.
Recall 06V227000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2,582 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 06V361000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 2,941 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 PUMPED BY THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE CALIPERS SUFFERED SEVERE OVERHEATING AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ERRONEOUSLY DECREASE SPEEDS. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE ABS SENSOR WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Safety Rating for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 0 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 13 complaints
- 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 7 complaints
- 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 13 complaints
- 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER (current)
- 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
- 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
Other HOLIDAY RAMBLER Models
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER HOLIDAY RAMBLER — 109 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 105 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 78 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER RAMBLER — 62 total complaints
- 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