2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2004-12-03 · 041727 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incorrect catalytic converter on 2003 & 2004 holiday rambler, monaco & safari class a motorhomes with 8.1l gas engines. *tt
What owners report
2008-10-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,000 mi“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…”
2008-04-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components · 15,000 mi“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 …”
2008-02-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components · 15,000 mi“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, hydraul…”
2007-11-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor“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…”
2004-10-05 · Electrical System“electrical problem, absolutely no braking or steering was possible. *bf there was a problem with the a/c. *sc jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.