2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential recalls and problems

The 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential recalls

Recall 08V-257: Equipment

Reported Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-555: Equipment

Reported Nov 19, 2004 · 1,637 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (Lpg), it was discovered an excess of LPG hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the refrigerator.

Risk: This could potentially cause thermal damage to the LPG line and produce a leak of LPG in the access compartment that could result in an explosion or fire.

Fix: Owners are being asked to inspect the LPG line from the outside of the vehicle to ensure that it is not close to the burner. If no damage to the line is present and the LPG line is the appropriate length and routed correctly, the cover will be reinstalled and no further action will be taken. If an excess of hose is causing contact or close proximity to the burner cover, owners should shut off the supply of gas at the LPG tanks and contact monaco immediately. The recall began december 8, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-483: Structure

Reported Oct 5, 2004 · 3,439 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.

Risk: This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. The recall began on october 29, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 03V-105: Equipment

Reported Mar 18, 2003 · 28 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain presidential fifth wheel vehicles, a typographical error occurred on the federal certification label. The gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) was printed at 13,500 lbs. When it should have been 13,000 lbs.

Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Fix: Dealers will install a corrected label on these vehicles. Owner notification began april 18, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.

2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members — 2

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 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential complaints

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

Structure · reported Jun 21, 2009
Unusual tire wear. Caused me to question a trailer service technician. He indicated that the trailer that I purchased in 2008 had never had the recall performed --NHTSA 04v483000-------currently monaco corp has filed for chapter 11 reorganization and international has purchased the assets. As a second owner of a non repaired safety recall does the manufacturer still have to repair the defect? Does the new owner of the bankrupt assets have any obligation to repair the defect? Remember that president obama indicated that the auto manufacturers that are currently in bankruptcy will still honor…
Structure · reported Apr 3, 2007
Since I bought the presidential 5th wheel in may 2002, I've had six blowout on the same tire, rear sidewalk side tire. The latest was on march 29, 2007 at 60 MPH on I-75, where it almost cause a near accident (This is the second time that I had a near accident due to a blown tire) with a SUV. Monaco has attempted to fix this problem three times. 1- on nov 16 thru dec 17, 2004, at north trails rv (Ft. Myers, fl), monaco technicians were called in from wildwood to fix the recall problem. The unit was there for a month and monaco had two tech's come in on a weekend to fix the recall. Supposedly…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential: 08V-257 (equipment), 04V-555 (equipment), 04V-483 (structure), 03V-105 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports).

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.