2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE recalls

Most common 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Steering	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2011-08-19, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED AND HE HAD TO USE TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A WORKHORSE DEALER BUT WAS TOLD THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE RECALLS FOR THE WORKHORSE BRAKE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 09/19/11 *BF

2010-05-19, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. RECALL 09V110000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE PADS, HOSE AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS REPAIRED IN JUNE 2009. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS AND WAS AFRAID OF EXPERIENCING THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE NEW PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER B

2009-11-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AFTER DRIVING MY MOTORHOME, A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MODEL WDD36 APPROX. TWENTY MILES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND UPSHIFT PROPERLY. A BURNING ODOR WAS ALSO DETECTED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE WERE EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH AS COMPARED TO THE OTHER WHEELS AND TIRES. THIS IS THE THIRD SUCH OCCURANCE IN THE PAST YEAR, AND IS CONSISTANT WITH SYMPTOMS RELATED TO STICKING BRAKE CALIPERS. MY VEHICLE CHASSIS IS A W22 MADE BY WORKHORSE, AND IS INVOLVED IN RECALL 09V110000, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC. WORKHORSE RECALL NUMBER IS 50901-C, DATED MAY 2009. WORKHORSE COVERED THE PREVIOUS TWO REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THEY ARE REFUSING TO PAY FOR THE

2009-10-21, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. THERE WAS HEAT BUILD UP IN THE CALIPERS WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVAPORATE. HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 09V110000, ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HE WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.

2005-03-21, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES HAD EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL. REQUIRED AN INORDINATE AMOUT OF PEDAL EFFORT TO SAFELY STOP. PEDAL IS SPONGY/SOFT, CAN BE PUSHED TO THE FLOOR WHEN STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK *BF

2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE questions

Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE: Engine And Engine Cooling; Electrical System; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Steering (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE has been fixed?

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