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2004 Holiday Rambler ImperialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 8, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial 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
Equipment10
Trailer hitches10

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

6 recalls

2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial 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

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 05V-223 · May 13, 2005 · 1,606 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 04V-476 · Oct 1, 2004 · 44 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 04V-441 · Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles

Risk. OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-224 · May 10, 2004 · 35 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 04V-080 · Feb 17, 2004 · 358 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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

2004 vs. every other Imperial 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 Imperial median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Imperial owners report

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

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.…
Complaint 10144793 · Dec 8, 2005

Own a 2004 Imperial?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.