2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V555000Nov 19, 20041,637 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings
  Covers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2002–2003, 2005, Alumascape 2002–2004, Mckenzie Lakota 2002–2003, 2006 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This could potentially cause thermal damage to the lpg line and produce a leak of lpg in the access compartment that could result in an explosion or fire.

  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 correctly, the cover will be reinstalled and no further action will be taken. If an excess of hose is…

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• 04V483000Oct 5, 20043,439 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members
  Covers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2001–2003, 2005, Alumascape 1999–2004, Mckenzie Medallion 1999–2004 +3 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.

  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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• 03V129000Apr 7, 2003273 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2003, Alumascape 2003, Mckenzie Lakota 2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Prior to having the new label installed, owners must follow the correct rating of the axle and tire maximum capacity to prevent a blowout or damage to the axles.

  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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

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• 03V107000Mar 19, 200387 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2003, Mckenzie Medallion 2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: These vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

  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 within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-8226.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE05026Wheels cracking and breakingClosed · May 11, 2005

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