CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral recalls
Most common 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH IN ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A GAS BUILD UP BETWEEN THE WINDOW PANE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40000.
I PURCHASED A 2002 ADMIRAL MOTOR HOME, ON A FORD CHASSIS NEW IN AUGUST OF 2003 FROM PAW PAW'S CAMPER CITY IN PICAYUNE, MS. WHEN I WAS CHANGING THE EXHAUST PIPE TALE END PIECE, I DISCOVERED A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WHILE UNDER THE MOTOR HOME I LOOKED UP, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT BOLT ON THE REAR LEFT LEAF SPRING WAS STICKING OUT ABOUT ONE AND HALF INCHES LOOKING AT IT FROM THE FENDER WELL, AND THEY HAD NO NUT ON THE BOLT THAT HOLES THE LEAF SPRING IN PLACE. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ASSISTANCE CENTER, AND TALKED WITH A FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANT REPRESENTATIVE, AND EXPLAINED TO HIM WHAT I DISCOVERED WHILE WORKING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE. HE SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS N
I WAS GOING TO FILL THE PROPANE TANK ON MY 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL (MOTORHOME) WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE PROPANE CYLINDER TO THE MOTORHOME FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES. THE FRACTURES OCCUR AT THE BOLTING POINTS WHERE THE PROPANE CYLINDER ATTACHES TO THE ANGLE IRON MOUNTING BRACKETS. THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE ANGLE IRON AT THE FORWARD INBOARD AND REAR OUTBOARD LOCATIONS. HAD I BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HAD ONE MORE FAILURE THE PROPANE CYLINDER WOULD HAVE BEEN DRAGGING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED HOLIDAY RAMBLER TO REPORT THIS SAFETY ISSUE BUT THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THE UNIT IS A 2002 MODEL AND NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY SHOWED LITTLE
TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD NOT PERMIT VEHICLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE WAS GOING 20MPH AND 30 YARDS INTO TRAFFIC FLOW AND IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN. THEN STOPPED MOVING. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED BY ALLISON 1000 COMPANY THAT MANUFACTURERED THEM. RV WAS A HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2002 WITH A 2001 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. *AK *YH
2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral questions
Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Trailer Hitches; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Structure (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.