2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls

Most common 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Equipment	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Structure	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2019-04-25, Service Brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE PADS TO DRAG ON THE ROTORS CAUSING EXTREME HEAT. THE ROTORS GOT SO HOT THE ANTI LOCK SENSOR MELTED CAUSING ANTI LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT TO COME ON. THE ROTORS ARE NOTICEABLY OVERHEATED AND VERY SPLOTCHY THEY SHOULD BE POLISHED NOT SPLOTCHY.

2011-02-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE CAUSING HIS ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V278000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.

2010-09-07, Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER M/H WITH A VORTEC 8.1 LITER GM ENGINE THIS VEHICLE GVRW IS 22,000 LBS. THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 55-70 MPH AND ACT AS IF IT IS GETTING NO FUEL, WHEN THAT HAPPENS THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM STATE THE PROBLEM IS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSER THAT TELLS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WHEN TO SEND FUEL TO THE CILINDERS. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED ONE DAY WHILE EXITING AN INTERSTATE OFF RAMP IN A WINDING CURVE. IMAGINE TRYING TO ROUND A CURVE AT 20 MPH IN A 22,000 LB VEHICLE WITH NOT POWER STEARING OR POWER BRAKES, AND A BIG DROP OFF, IS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CURVE. IT TOOK ALL THE STRENGH I HAVE TO

2010-08-06, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MONACO HOLIDAY VACATIONER RV, EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED THREE DIFFERENT UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICES INDICATING A DIFFERENT TIME FRAME FOR THE BRAKE CALIPER REMEDY FROM WORKHORSE. EACH TIME THE NOTICES WERE RECEIVED, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. HE WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE COMING MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

2010-05-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V068000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: SWITCHES: BRAKE WARNING). PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT A REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VIN, CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer questions

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: 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 Vacationer?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Equipment (2), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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.