2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls and problems

The 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls

Recall 05V-223: Equipment

Reported May 13, 2005 · 1,606 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

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.

Recall 04V-441: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

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.

Recall 04V-355: Equipment

Reported Jul 20, 2004 · 22 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

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.

2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air2
Steering1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Chamber — 1
  • Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Pads — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Air · at 40,500 miles · reported Apr 8, 2008
The contact owns a 2005 holiday rambler imperial. In 25 below degree weather, the contact would start his vehicle and the rotors would not release from the brake pads. This created a dragging effect. While driving less than a mile, the rotors would heat up and smoke would appear from the side of the vehicle. The contact examined the brake chamber and noticed that it was full of water. The vehicle has not been to the dealer. The current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 40,500. Updated 04/23/08. A mechanic inspected the front axle and the front disc brakes. When the mechanic pulled the…
Steering · at 5,705 miles · reported Jan 4, 2007
- the contact has a 2005 monaco holiday rambler which is hard to steer straight on the road. Then contact stated that when driving the 30 feet motor home at 55 MPH it became hard to steer. The road and weather conditions have not been a problem. The contact said that he had the rv weighed and it was not found to be overloaded. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the dealer could not find the cause of the failure. Updated 2/16/2007 -

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial: 05V-223 (equipment), 04V-441 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-355 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial?

Owners report service brakes, air problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,500 miles.

Are Holiday Rambler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Holiday Rambler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.