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2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial.

3Holiday Rambler recalls
2owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

Body type

Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Holiday Rambler

Equipment #04V355000 · 2004 · 22 units

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, incorrect gauge and wiring was used when installing the patio awning motor.

Risk: The incorrect wiring may allow overloading of the wire, creating the potential for a fire.

Fix: Dealers will relocate the slide-out overhead control box and rewire the patio awning motor. the recall began july 29, 2004. owners should contact monaco coach at 1-800-685-6545.

Engine And Engine Cooling #04V441000 · 2004 · 1,189 units

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Equipment #05V223000 · 2005 · 1,606 units

Problem: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Steering1
Service Brakes, Air1

Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Holiday Rambler for the 2005 Imperial. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems?

In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is steering.