The 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,544 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING06V3610002006-09-192,941 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMPED BY THE FUEL…
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS,' AND NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF…
Consequence
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 COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 04V195000) AND WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
TIRES04V0880002004-02-1821 affected
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG IS INCORRECT. THE TAG STATES THE RIM SIZE IS 22.5X6.75G RANGE. THE CORRECT RIM SIZE IS 22.5X7.5F RANGE.
Consequence
AN INCORRECT RIM COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE BLOWOUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 11, 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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. The contact received a recall notice in the mail for the brake calipers on the workhorse, but his rotors were also defective. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but they informed him that the rotors were not included in the…”
“Total brake lost abs alarm. Pumped brakes and used emer. Brakes to stop. Abs lite stays on. *tr”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer coach. The contact stated that the brake calipers were binding on the brakes. The dealer ordered parts, but did not know if they had arrived yet. The contact ordered the parts on july 21, 2009 and still have not received the parts. The failure…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. While driving at any speed, the vehicle tends to sway from right to left. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 25,486 and failure mileage…”
“Brake failure on my 2003 workhorse holiday rambler motor home. Had to replace all rotors and pads because of cracking and sticking. Brakes continuously overheated with normal use. Only 35,000 miles on vehicle. *tr”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. While driving at 20 mph he attempted to apply the brakes and they extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. He was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane until the brakes were no longer over heated. The contact…”
“Odor of brake pads and partial loss of brakes during stop and go traffic. The consumer stated replaced speed sensors and the abs system failed. The dealer stated the refrigerator was inoperable. Updated 09/27/07 *tr”
“Odor of brake pads and partial loss of brakes during stop and go traffic. The consumer stated replaced speed sensors and the abs system failed. The dealer stated the refrigerator was inoperable. Updated 09/27/07 *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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