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2005 Holiday Rambler PresidentialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Holiday Rambler Presidential, most often about the service brakes, electric. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, electric

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Holiday Rambler Presidential has problems

3 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
Service brakes, electric10
Structure10
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

3 recalls

2005 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

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

2005 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Holiday Rambler Presidential, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WHEELS CRACKING AND BREAKINGPE05026 · closed Sep 22, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-418
In owners' words

What Presidential owners report

Recent service brakes, electric complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 36SKQ PRESIDENTIAL. THE SUPPORT HOLDING UP THE STRUT BROKE FREE, IT WAS NOT WELDED IN. THE OTHER SUPPORT WELDS CRACKED AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE TWO TIRES WERE RUBBING TOGETHER ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE…
Complaint 10140372 · Oct 20, 2005

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