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2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial

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  • Service Brakes, Air. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Steering complaints

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5,705 miles · Jan 4, 2007
Steering

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2005 MONACO HOLIDAY RAMBLER WHICH IS HARD TO STEER STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD. THEN CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE 30 FEET MOTOR HOME AT 55 MPH IT BECAME HARD TO STEER. THE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN A PROBLEM. THE CONTACT SAID THAT HE HAD THE RV WEIGHED AND IT WAS NOT FOUND TO BE OVERLOA…

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TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2005 MONACO HOLIDAY RAMBLER WHICH IS HARD TO STEER STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD. THEN CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE 30 FEET MOTOR HOME AT 55 MPH IT BECAME HARD TO STEER. THE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN A PROBLEM. THE CONTACT SAID THAT HE HAD THE RV WEIGHED AND IT WAS NOT FOUND TO BE OVERLOADED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. *AK UPDATED 2/16/2007 - *NM

NHTSA ODI #10177759

Official recalls

3

05V223000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater

May 13, 2005

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.

Consequence & remedy

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.

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.

04V441000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel

Sep 13, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

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.

04V355000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Jul 20, 2004

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, INCORRECT GAUGE AND WIRING WAS USED WHEN INSTALLING THE PATIO AWNING MOTOR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE INCORRECT WIRING MAY ALLOW OVERLOADING OF THE WIRE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE SLIDE-OUT OVERHEAD CONTROL BOX AND REWIRE THE PATIO AWNING MOTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO COACH AT 1-800-685-6545.

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NHTSA investigations

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