2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 3, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Admiral SE years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE. That ranks 4th out of 5 Admiral SE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,100 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1 · ~5,100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%5,100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE recalls (3)

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Steering:gear box:shaft pitmanNov 3, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V578000 · 202 vehicles

Problem: Monaco is recalling 202 my 2006 monarch se, my 2009 riptide, my 2006 holiday rambler admiral se, my 2007-2009 arista, my 2007-2009 safari passage, my 2006 simba and trek gas, and my 2006-2007 r-vision trail-lite and trail-aire motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.

Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.

Fix: Monaco is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Engine and engine coolingSep 19, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V361000 · 2,941 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Fix: 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.

SteeringJun 22, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V226000 · 404 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor home chassis built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the interstate highway, the vehicle drifted and over steered at the smallest adjustment. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Steering · received Aug 28, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10166785

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE?

Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Admiral SE model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.