2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls and problems

The 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial has 6 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls

Recall 05V-223: Equipment

Reported May 13, 2005 · 1,606 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (Burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-476: Equipment

Reported Oct 1, 2004 · 44 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.

Risk: This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.

Fix: For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. For the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. The additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home. The recall began on october 27, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-441: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-224: Equipment

Reported May 10, 2004 · 35 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motor homes had a water line (Thermoid value-flex/gs) installed to the aqua-hot heating system unit ("aqua hot") when a fuel line should have been used.

Risk: The incorrect line may allow seepage of fuel and vapors into the bay area of the motor home, creating the potential for an explosion or fire which could result in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will remove the incorrect water line and replace it with the correct fuel line. Owner notification is expected to begin during may or june 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-498-9478.

Recall 04V-080: Seat Belts

Reported Feb 17, 2004 · 358 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210 "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.

Risk: The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. Owner notification began march 8, 2004. 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 1-800-685-6545 or villa international at 714-535-7272.

Recall 03V-360: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Oct 1, 2003 · 26 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.

Risk: This does not comply with the standard.

Fix: Dealers will install new front and rear cloth covered brake lines that have the required certification tags. Owner notification began october 20, 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.

2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Trailer Hitches1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Water Heater — 1

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 Imperial complaints

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

Equipment · reported Dec 8, 2005
Dt: the contact took motor home to a dealership for recall 04v476000 repairs concerning the LPG water heater . The first and second time the contact took the motor home in to the dealership he was told there was no recall. The third time he took vehicle the dealership they repaired the motor home. The repairs where not to the contact's satisfaction. While driving the motor home it would intermittently stall. The motor home has been to the dealership three times, and the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem .
Trailer Hitches · reported Nov 22, 2005
Dt: the contact stated the gross vehicle weight and the hitch weight of the travel trailer does not correspond with the weight indicated in the owner's manual. The trailer hitch broke twice due to over weight of the trailer. He contacted the manufacturer, but they did no offer any solution to his problem. Updated 12/7/2005.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial: 05V-223 (equipment), 04V-476 (equipment), 04V-441 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-224 (equipment), 04V-080 (seat belts) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial?

Owners report trailer hitches problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment (1).

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.