2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Lines and fittings (equipment)
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (lpg), it was discovered an excess of lpg hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the refrigerator.
Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect the lpg line from the outside of the vehicle to ensure that it is not close to the burner. If no damage to the line is present and the lpg line is the appropriate length and routed…
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Frame and members (structure)
On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. The recall began on october 29, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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Labels (equipment)
On certain travel trailers, the federal certification label is incorrect. The axle weight rating shows 5200 lbs. When the correct rating should be 5080 lbs.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the federal certification label on the units involved. Owner notification began july 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
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Labels (equipment)
On certain fifth wheel vehicles ,the federal certification label has an incorrect axle weight rating. The initial label read 12,100 with 5,200 lb. Axles. Corrected label should read 14,400 with 6,000 lb. Axles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a corrected label on these vehicles. Owner notification began april 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 20,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler presidential 5th wheel. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle would not track properly and the rear slides were not working. The contact inspected”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 20, 2007 · Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler presidential coach trailer. The 4 tires on the 34 ft holiday rambler 5th wheel trailer were rubbing against each other, causing the tires to smoke. The tire”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2007 · Structure
Compare Holiday Rambler Presidential model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Holiday Rambler Presidential model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Holiday Rambler Presidential | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential
How do I know if my 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Holiday Rambler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V107000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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.