2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) · Structure (1) · Steering (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
2010-12-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 31,500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. the contact received a recall notice in the mail for the brake calipers on the workhorse, but his rotors were also defective. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but they informed him that the rotors were not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired at his expense. the fai…”
2010-06-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21,500 mi“ total brake lost abs alarm. pumped brakes and used emer. brakes to stop. abs lite stays on. *tr…”
2009-08-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 11,610 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. while driving at 20 mph he attempted to apply the brakes and they extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. he was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane until the brakes were no longer over heated. the contact was able to drive safely to his destination. a burnin…”
2009-08-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 24,721 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer coach. the contact stated that the brake calipers were binding on the brakes. the dealer ordered parts, but did not know if they had arrived yet. the contact ordered the parts on july 21, 2009 and still have not received the parts. the failure mileage was 24,721.…”
2009-03-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 35,000 mi“brake failure on my 2003 workhorse holiday rambler motor home. had to replace all rotors and pads because of cracking and sticking. brakes continuously overheated with normal use. only 35,000 miles on vehicle. *tr…”
2008-07-17 · Steering · 24,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. while driving at any speed, the vehicle tends to sway from right to left. the failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 25,486 and failure mileage was 24,800. …”
2007-09-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 10,860 mi“odor of brake pads and partial loss of brakes during stop and go traffic. the consumer stated replaced speed sensors and the abs system failed. the dealer stated the refrigerator was inoperable. updated 09/27/07 *tr…”
2006-06-13 · Structure“the unit has been falling apart since we purchased it. the main issues are with the coach portion. broken cabinets, plumbing leaks, electrical issues, but the coach has a list which grows with every use. the manufacturer has built a poor product and the dealer has had little or no effect in correcting the issues. it takes many months of waiting…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.