2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vacationer years
- Not enough data 2nd of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. That ranks 2nd out of 27 Vacationer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 23,111 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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 | 6 | 75% | 23,111 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 25% | 10,860 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 24,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Tires
Problem: Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the federal identification tag is incorrect. The tag states the rim size is 22.5x6.75g range. The correct rim size is 22.5x7.5f range.
Risk: An incorrect rim could be placed on the vehicle which could result in a tire blowout increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tag. Owner notification began march 11, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time 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.
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…
Total brake lost abs alarm. Pumped brakes and used emer. Brakes to stop. Abs lite stays on. *tr
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…
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…
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vacationer model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.