2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).

5Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls

Trailer Hitches

Recall 07V010Jan 16, 20072,086 vehicles affected

Electrical System

Recall 06V227Jun 23, 20062,582 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Recall 03V068Mar 5, 20035,361 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Recall 02V278Oct 22, 20028,581 vehicles affected

Structure

Recall 02V237Sep 9, 20026,223 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2008-10-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE ON 2003 WORKHORSE W-22 MOTORHOME CHASSIS LOCKED AFTER COMING DOWN STEEP GRADE. BRAKE RELEASED AFTER COOLING FOR ABOUT 20 OR 30 MINUTES. ABS LIGHT STAYS ON NOW MOST OF THE TIME. NO DAMAGE TO PADS OR ROTOR. THE BRAKE LOCKUP HAS NOT REPEATED SINCE. *TR
2008-04-18, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE STICKING AND OVERHEATING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED. IN FEBRUARY OF 2008, THE BRAKES OVERHEATED, WHICH CAUSED THE ABS TO FAIL AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES LOCK AND CAUSE THEM TO OVERHEAT, STICK, AND DRAG. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AND THREE SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS) WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
2008-02-28, Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO COOL AND DROVE TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS AND 03V068000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING). THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES BEGAN DRAGGING AND OVERHEATING IN DECEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,344 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 04-02-08 *BF
2007-11-15, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS LIGHT PERIODICALLY WAS ILLUMINATED. JUST RETURNED FROM 7,000 MILE TRIP AND FIND THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS ARE BLUE AND HAVE CRACKS DEEP THROUGH THE ROTOR. I DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES AS BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN OUT. I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS NORMAL AND FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT. *TR
2004-10-25, Electrical System
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING OR STEERING WAS POSSIBLE. *BF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C. *SC JB

2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer questions

Does the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: Trailer Hitches; Electrical System; 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 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.

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