NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial, describing incidents dated October 27, 2004 to March 20, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10144793 · Filed
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…
ODI #10143466 · Filed
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT AND THE HITCH WEIGHT OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE WEIGHT INDICATED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE TRAILER HITCH BROKE TWICE DUE TO OVER WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DID NO OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO HIS…
BURNER TUBES /VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO
NHTSA #05V223000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2005 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,606 vehicles
Owners notified May 12, 2005 · Vehicles built December 1, 2002 – April 1, 2005 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Safety consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS (BURNER TUBES) WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
MONACO/WATER HEATER
NHTSA #04V476000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 44 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R04049 · Owners notified October 27, 2004 · Vehicles built September 30, 2002 – July 13, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED WITH OPTIONAL AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATERS, THE EXHAUST TERMINATION FOR THE HEATER WAS LOCATED UNDER THE BEDROOM SLIDE OUT, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED BEYOND THE PERIPHERY OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety consequence
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 OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGERS.
Manufacturer remedy
FOR THE 2003 MOTOR HOMES, DEALERS WILL USE THE EXISTING PIPE FROM THE AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATER, AND REPAIR IT SO THAT THE END TERMINATION WILL BE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. FOR THE 2004 AND 2005 MOTOR HOMES, DEALERS WILL ADD AN EXHAUST PIPE TO THE EXISTING EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM THE AQUA HOT HYDRONIC HEATER. THE ADDITIONAL PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE END TERMINATION WILL ALSO BE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO.R04049.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/CUMMINGS/ENGINE BLOCK BOSS HOLE
NHTSA #04V441000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,189 vehicles
Vehicles built December 12, 2003 – April 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Safety consequence
OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/AQUA HOT HEAT SYSTEM LINE
NHTSA #04V224000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 35 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R04010 · Owners notified May 28, 2004 · Vehicles built October 1, 2003 – December 17, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES HAD A WATER LINE (THERMOID VALUE-FLEX/GS) INSTALLED TO THE AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEM UNIT ("AQUA HOT") WHEN A FUEL LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED.
Safety consequence
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 IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT WATER LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY OR JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-498-9478.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R04010.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION' S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT (888) 327-4236.
MONACO/VILLA/DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT
NHTSA #04V080000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 358 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R04001 · Owners notified March 8, 2004 · Vehicles built February 7, 2003 – November 20, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.
Safety consequence
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT LATCH BOLT AND INSTALL A BUSHING AND A GRADE 5 BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545 OR VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 714-535-7272.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R04001.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/BRAKE LINE CERTIFICATION
NHTSA #03V360000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R03032 · Owners notified October 20, 2003 · Vehicles built May 30, 2003 – June 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Safety consequence
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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