2008 Holiday Rambler Arista Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Arista years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Holiday Rambler Arista. That is the most of any Arista model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 27,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Holiday Rambler Arista problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 27,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Holiday Rambler Arista recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Monaco is recalling 152 my 2006-2008 holiday rambler arista, atlantis, and safari passage and ivory motor homes. There is an error in the routing of the liquid propane (lp) line from below and through the main floor and the slide-out floor. The lp line can become entangled with the 12 volt and 120 volt wiring which could cause the hose to kink and/or become damaged which could lead to an lp leak.
Risk: If the lp line was to leak and a spark occurs, this could lead a fire or explosion.
Fix: Dealers will install a kit to replace and reroute the lp line free of charge. The recall began on september 3, 2008. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain class a motor homes built on ford chassis, the front run panel has an exposed terminal post on its side which allows the oil dipstick to potentially make contact when checking the oil level. The location of the exposed terminal post is under the front engine access hood.
Risk: When the oil level is checked, it may be possible for the dipstick to contact the exposed wire terminal stud and if other end of the dipstick is grounded, this could result in an electrical shock or a spark which could create a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the wire from the terminal and install boot covers, then reinstall the wire and slip cover over the connection. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Monaco RV Recalls Responsiiblity (AQ09002) — opened Dec 17, 2009, closed Oct 12, 2018.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving in mountainous area, used low gears for braking and intermittently used brakes to hold speed. After 30 minutes stopped for lunch and when resuming trip brakes went to floor on 1st application i was able to pump to floor and stopped motorhome. Checked for any fluid leakage at each wheel…
Other Holiday Rambler Arista years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Arista | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Arista | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 Arista | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Arista | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Holiday Rambler Arista?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Holiday Rambler Arista?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Holiday Rambler Arista a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Arista model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.