2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (2) · Equipment (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2004-01-01 · 138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generator exhaust pipe replacement. service procedures and parts purchase order form. *tt
What owners report
2019-04-25 · Service Brakes · 18,000 mi“brake calipers failed to retract causing the pads to drag on the rotors causing extreme heat. the rotors got so hot the anti lock sensor melted causing anti lock system failure indicator light to come on. the rotors are noticeably overheated and very splotchy they should be polished not splotchy.…”
2011-02-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components · 36,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer. the contact stated that the calipers were causing his rotors and brake pads to wear excessively. the contact did not inform the manufacturer;however, the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v278000 ( service brakes, hydraulic foundation components). the current mileag…”
2010-09-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 36,400 mi“2002 holiday rambler m/h with a vortec 8.1 liter gm engine this vehicle gvrw is 22,000 lbs. this vehicle will stall at freeway speeds of 55-70 mph and act as if it is getting no fuel, when that happens there is no power steering or brakes. many reports on the internet concerning the same problem state the problem is the crank shaft senser that …”
2010-08-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 36,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco holiday vacationer rv, equipped with a workhorse w22. the contact stated he received three different unknown recall notices indicating a different time frame for the brake caliper remedy from workhorse. each time the notices were received, the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was advised that the parts n…”
2010-05-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp“tl* the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer rv. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id 03v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake warning). prior to receiving the recall letter, the contact experienced brake failure. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact that a remedy for the recall was not yet avai…”
2010-03-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components · 65,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer rv. while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also confirmed that the rotors were cracked and the calipers were sticking. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at the owners expense. the failure occurred a twice. the…”
2009-01-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 842 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer on a workhorse chassis. while driving less than 55 mph, the brakes failed. the vehicle has been repaired three times, but the failure still persists. the manufacturer assumed responsibility for the first two repairs, but will no longer because there are no recalls listed for the failed compon…”
2008-09-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 500 mi“i own a 02 holiday rambler vacationeer motorhome with a workhorse chassis. i received a recall notice for brake replacement issues and brought the rv in for the recall to a dealer in louisiana. they kept the rv approximately 3 weeks, said it was fixed and i went and picked it up. on the way home the abs light came on i called them and since i was a…”
2007-09-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15,914 mi“2002 holiday rambler failure of the brake system. customer states that he has had 2 other failures with the brake system. the latest failure was a complete failure. customer believes manufacturer should pay for repairs. *kb the consumer stated after the recall work was performed on the calipers, the rv has been in the shop 3 times for brake failu…”
2006-09-12 · Structure:frame And Members · 17,000 mi“2002 holiday rambler motorhome - frame failure where tow receiver hitch attaches to extended chassis frame. this failure occurred while towing an enclosed trailer which met all weight specifications of rv manufacturer. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.