2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial.
Body type
- Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis · Not Applicable: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
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
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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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.