2002 Holiday Rambler PresidentialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential 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
Structure20

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

4 recalls

2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential 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

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 04V-555 · Nov 19, 2004 · 1,637 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 04V-483 · Oct 5, 2004 · 3,439 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE TOW VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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

2002 vs. every other Presidential 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 Presidential median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Presidential owners report

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

UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. CAUSED ME TO QUESTION A TRAILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN. HE INDICATED THAT THE TRAILER THAT I PURCHASED IN 2008 HAD NEVER HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED --NHTSA 04V483000-------CURRENTLY MONACO CORP HAS FILED FOR CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL HAS PURCHASED THE ASSETS. AS A…
Complaint 10274559 · Jun 21, 2009
SINCE I BOUGHT THE PRESIDENTIAL 5TH WHEEL IN MAY 2002, I'VE HAD SIX BLOWOUT ON THE SAME TIRE, REAR SIDEWALK SIDE TIRE. THE LATEST WAS ON MARCH 29, 2007 AT 60 MPH ON I-75, WHERE IT ALMOST CAUSE A NEAR ACCIDENT (THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO A BLOWN TIRE) WITH A SUV.…
Complaint 10186802 · Apr 3, 2007

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