2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls and problems

The 2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has 4 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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 03V-068: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 5, 2003 · 5,361 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. 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 coach at 1-877-477-6226.

Recall 02V-237: Structure

Reported Sep 9, 2002 · 6,223 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis.

Risk: Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. The additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. The possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. Owner notification began november 5, 2002. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 01V-128: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. 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 AM-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.

2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems reported by owners

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Recent 2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer complaints

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

Structure · reported Aug 2, 2011
The contact owns a 2000 holiday rambler vacationer. The contact received the recall notice associated with NHTSA recall campaign id number 02v237000 (Structure) and was attempting to have the vehicle repaired for the past three years. The contact was constantly informed by dealers that the job was too big for them to perform. The contact worked with the manufacturer to find a location capable of performing the repairs, but the manufacturer stated that the recall expired. The recall was issued august 13, 2002 and was still within the ten year window. The current mileage was 12,500. Updated…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: 08V-257 (equipment), 03V-068 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02V-237 (structure), 01V-128 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 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.