2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2008 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Alumascape years
Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape. That is the most of any Alumascape model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems

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

Tires2
Exterior Lighting1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires250%———
Exterior Lighting125%———
Wheels125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 2 complaints
2005: 2200522006: 1200612008: 120081

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsNov 19, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V555000 · 1,637 vehicles

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (lpg), it was discovered an excess of lpg hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the refrigerator.

Risk: This could potentially cause thermal damage to the lpg line and produce a leak of lpg in the access compartment that could result in an explosion or fire.

Fix: Owners are being asked to inspect the lpg line from the outside of the vehicle to ensure that it is not close to the burner. If no damage to the line is present and the lpg line is the appropriate length and routed correctly, the cover will be reinstalled and no further action will be taken. If an excess of hose is causing contact or close proximity to the burner cover, owners should shut off the supply of gas at the lpg tanks and contact monaco immediately. The recall began december 8, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Structure:frame and membersOct 5, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V483000 · 3,439 vehicles

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.

Risk: This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. The recall began on october 29, 2004. Owners should contact 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.

2004 31skt alumascape 5th wheel had tire blow out and the wrong size tires. *nj the consumer experienced 3 tire blowouts on different occasions. The second blowout caused damaged to the trailer. The consumer stated the tread flew off. The consumer asked what the weight capacity was for the tires…

Tires · received Sep 29, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10243752

Dt*: the contact stated the trailer there was an outside safety light which was installed on the wrong side of the door; not providing the appropriate illumination for visibility. The contact has observed many other trailers constructed this way which caused a person to fall getting out of the…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 18, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10165979

Welds are failing on the rims installed on our 2004 holiday rambler presidential fw. Replaced one in november, 2nd failure detected 22 dec. 2005. Called holiday rambler was told there was a recall they gave me a telephone # for tredit wheel and tire. Could not find anyone to talk to there. Called…

Wheels · received Dec 23, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145992

Dt: the complaint is on a 2004 holiday rambler alumascape. The tires that came with the travel trailer have had 2 blowouts and the bead on another is broken. The manufacturer instructed the consumer to send the tires to them, but there is nothing left of the tire. First tire blew out, august 2004…

Tires · received Aug 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10126335

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape?

Owners most often report tires, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Holiday Rambler Alumascape a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alumascape model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.