Holiday Rambler Monitor Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 15 model years of the Holiday Rambler Monitor (1975–1990).
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Holiday Rambler Monitor | 1 | 0 |
All Holiday Rambler Monitor recalls (18)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Holiday Rambler Monitor, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Coil springs (suspension)
The suspension coil spring box mounting brackets, which are fastened to the main chassis frame, may fail.
Remedy: Repair to prevent mounting bracket failure.
Model years: 1987
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Incorrect size ear type clamps were used to secure nylon gasoline lines to barbed connector fittings.
Remedy: Install proper size ear type clamps.
Model years: 1990
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Lines and fittings (equipment)
Rubber gasoline hose used to accommodate relocation of the fuel tank is subject to deterioration over time.
Remedy: Replace rubber gasoline line with nylon line.
Model years: 1988
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Lines and fittings (equipment)
Leak in lp gas service line caused by line contacting rear suspension system which results in line rupture.
Remedy: The lp gas service line will be relocated to preclude contact with the rear suspension system.
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Cables (electrical system)
Under heavy demand on the engine and transmission, the transmission cooler line temperature can exceed the temperature rating of both the plastic conduit and insulation for the battery cable.
Remedy: Remove the battery cable from the transmission line and refasten it to another secure location.
Model years: 1987
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Interior/under dash (electrical system)
Routing of the headlight and clearance light circuits through a single 20 amp fuse and/or breaker which is not adquate for the load created by both circuits.
Remedy: Installation of an additional 20 amp breaker and route headlamp circuit only through that breaker.
Model years: 1988
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Routing of air supply lines close to the exhaust manifold pipe subject the lines to deformation and possible rupture from the radiant heat of the pipe.
Remedy: Replace damaged air lines and install a protective heat shield or reposition air lines away from exhaust pipe.
Model years: 1987
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Electrical system: front underhood
Wiring harnesses located to the rear of the engine compartment could chafe and short circuit.
Remedy: Install protective insulated tape.
Model years: 1987
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Inadequate fastening of the brackets to the frame rail for holding the hydraulic brake and gas return lines may allow flexing and possible chafing of the line. Consequence of defect: lines could wear through and rupture resulting in (1) leakage of gasoline which is a fire hazard and/or (2) loss of hydraulic fluid, causing loss of brakes…
Remedy: Install appropriate fasteners/brackets to secure the lines to the frame rail.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Motor homes were built with clear plastic lenses and bulbs in the front turn signals instead of amber colored, which is in noncompliance with FMVSS 108-lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. Consequence of defect: amber color signals indicate a warning to other motorists, however a clear/white signal may not be taken as a…
Remedy: Inventory of these motor homes held by manufacturer and dealers have been corrected by replacing lenses.
Model years: 1986
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Seam leaks may develop in the 70 gallon aluminum fuel tank, allowing gasoline to spill on the ground. This is due to poor seam welding. Consequence of defect. Gasoline spillage creates a fire hazard.
Remedy: Install a new fuel tank.
Model years: 1983, 1984
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Delivery (fuel system)
The fuel switch on the dual fuel control has been wired incorrectly. The switch was wired in such a way that the driver could be pumping propane to the carburetor.
Remedy: The dealer will rewire the fuel select switch at no charge to owner.
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Electrical system: front underhood
The routing and fastening of the auxiliary starter cable in the area of the engine compartment is fastened in such a fashion that it may, through contact with a frame member, chafe and create an electrical short.
Remedy: The auxiliary starter wiring will be refastened; in the event of any chafing, it will be replaced. This will be performed at no cost to owner.
Model years: 1982
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
The welding of the mounting bracket of the gasoline tank could fail to properly secure the fuel tank. If the mounting bracket fails fuel leakage and possible separation of the tank from the vehicle may occur.
Remedy: Dealer will disconnect the mounting bracket and replace it with strap mounting at no charge to owner. If the fuel tank leaks, it will also be replaced.
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The absence of a fastener may allow a flexible rubber brake hose to come into contact with the exhaust manifold. The rubber hose may melt and cause a loss of brake fluid and braking power to the rear axles of the vehicles.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the routing of the flexible rubber hose and, if necessary, secure the brake line at no cost to owner.
Model years: 1981, 1982
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Frame and members (structure)
On certain vehicles a bending of the frame may develop near the points of attachment between the undercarriage and vehicle body. This bending may lead to additional damage to interior and exterior structures of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealer will install additional steel plates at the points of undercarriage attachment, reposition existing shock absorbers, and add two more without charge to owner.
Model years: 1980
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Seat belts
The bolts used to secure the seat belts on the dinette seat and to secure the pedestal chair were not secured to the floor properly.
Remedy: The dealer will secure the seat belts on the dinette or the pedestal chair with hex head bolts, nuts, and washers.
Model years: 1979
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Lines and fittings (equipment)
The l.p. Gas hose may come into contact with the spring hanger on the chassis suspension system or the shield between the l.p. Tank and the exhaust system. This could cause rupture of the l.p. Gas hose and allow raw propane to escape.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary replace the existing hose. Also, the dealer will secure the hose to the underside of the floor so that it is routed around and away from the sharp edges.
Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Other Holiday Rambler models
- Endeavor68 complaints
- Ambassador66 complaints
- Holiday Rambler58 complaints
- Vacationer55 complaints
- Rambler45 complaints
- Aluma Lite37 complaints
- Neptune27 complaints
- Imperial20 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.