2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE recalls and problems

The 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE recalls

Recall 06V-361: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 19, 2006 · 2,941 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Fix: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (Please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 06V-227: Electrical System

Reported Jun 23, 2006 · 2,582 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (Please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 05V-081: Electrical System

Reported Mar 1, 2005 · 81 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.

Risk: This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Steering	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 23,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 10 miles · reported Aug 19, 2011

The contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler admiral with a workhorse chassis. The contact stated the brakes failed and he had to use two feet on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a workhorse dealer but was told the VIN was not included in any of the recalls for the workhorse brake failure. The failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 6,000. Updated 09/19/11

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 23,000 miles · reported May 19, 2010

The contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler admiral se equipped with a workhorse w22 chassis. Recall 09v110000 (Service brakes, hydraulic) is related to the failure. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake caliper locked causing the brake pads to overheat. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the brake pads, hose and calipers were replaced. The contact had not driven the vehicle since it was repaired in june 2009. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the brakes with defective parts and was afraid of experiencing the identical…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 29,000 miles · reported Nov 3, 2009

After driving my motorhome, a 2004 holiday rambler admiral se, model wdd36 approx. Twenty miles, the vehicle began to pull hard to the right and would not accelerate and upshift properly. A burning odor was also detected. The right front wheel and tire were extremely hot to the touch as compared to the other wheels and tires. This is the third such occurance in the past year, and is consistant with symptoms related to sticking brake calipers. My vehicle chassis is a w22 made by workhorse, and is involved in recall 09v110000, service brakes hydraulic. Workhorse recall number is 50901-c, dated…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 29,000 miles · reported Oct 21, 2009

The contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler admiral se with a workhorse chassis w22. There was heat build up in the calipers which caused the brake fluid to evaporate. His vehicle was included in recall # 09v110000, ( Service brakes, hydraulic). The right rear caliper was replaced. After the repair the right front caliper failed. The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified, but he was referred back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 29,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 2,200 miles · reported Apr 25, 2005

Driver noticed that the brakes had excessive pedal travel. Required an inordinate amout of pedal effort to safely stop. Pedal is spongy/soft, can be pushed to the floor when stopped. The brake pedal was applied numerous times before the vehicle could stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that it was normal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE: 06V-361 (engine and engine cooling), 06V-227 (electrical system), 05V-081 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (5 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 23,000 miles.

Are Holiday Rambler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Holiday Rambler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.