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Trailer hitches
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE.
2003 Holiday Rambler VacationerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes, hydraulic
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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.
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Electrical system
Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…
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Brake fluid low warning: lamp
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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Show 1 more recall
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Structure
Risk. CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOMING OUT THE SUSPENSION AND AMPLIFICATION OF THE STRESS PLACED ON THE FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK.
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
2003 vs. every other Vacationer 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 Vacationer median. How we score
'94'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and the recalls they led to.
- TOW HITCH/FRAME FAILURELed to recall 07V-010
In owners' words
What Vacationer owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE ON 2003 WORKHORSE W-22 MOTORHOME CHASSIS LOCKED AFTER COMING DOWN STEEP GRADE. BRAKE RELEASED AFTER COOLING FOR ABOUT 20 OR 30 MINUTES. ABS LIGHT STAYS ON NOW MOST OF THE TIME. NO DAMAGE TO PADS OR ROTOR. THE BRAKE LOCKUP HAS NOT REPEATED SINCE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE STICKING AND OVERHEATING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED. IN FEBRUARY OF 2008, THE BRAKES OVERHEATED, WHICH CAUSED THE ABS TO FAIL AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES LOCK AND CAUSE THEM TO…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO COOL AND DROVE TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION…
Own a 2003 Vacationer?
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