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2001 Holiday Rambler AdmiralProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Holiday Rambler Admiral, most often about the steering. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Holiday Rambler Admiral has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2001 Holiday Rambler Admiral recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-257 · Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-068 · Mar 5, 2003 · 5,361 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Structure

Recall 02V-237 · Sep 9, 2002 · 6,223 vehicles

Risk. CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-257 · Aug 15, 2001 · 251 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL LINE COULD BECOME DAMAGE, AND INTRODUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 01V-128 · Apr 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Admiral year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Admiral median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Holiday Rambler Admiral, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILUREPE06047 · closed Jan 22, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-010
In owners' words

What Admiral owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STEERING WANDERS/WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, PERFORMED COMPLETE STEERING INSPECTION, CHECKED ALL TIRE PRESSURE,TEST DROVE, RECOMMEND DAVIS TRUTRACK SYSTEM ON AIR HELPER SPRINGS TO LEVEL VEHICLE, MORE WEIGHT TRANSFERED TOWARD FRONT.
Complaint 9004234 · Sep 24, 2001

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