Brake calipers failed to retract causing the pads to drag on the rotors causing extreme heat. The rotors got so hot the anti lock sensor melted causing anti lock system failure indicator light to come on. The rotors are noticeably overheated and very splotchy they should be polished not splotchy.
The worst 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes8
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes8
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Recalls 6
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- Remedy
- Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.
- Risk
- This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2007. Owners may contact monaco at 877‑466‑6226. Note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. The federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built.
Recall number 07V010000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- 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 condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 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 coach at 1‑877‑477‑6226.
Recall number 03V068000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 02V278000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), ford chassis, and 2000-2003 class a motor homes manufactured on w-22 22,000 pound gvwr, workhorse chassis.
- Risk
- Conditions can result in the bottoming out the suspension and amplification of the stress placed on the floor truss network. The additional stress can result in the fracture of welds securing the floor truss network system to the chassis frame rail and/or fracture of the floor truss network support system. The possibility exists that there could be damage to electrical wiring and/or fuel lines which could potentially lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the floor truss network support system, reinforce the existing structure, and repair, as needed, the floor truss network support. Owner notification began november 5, 2002. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.
Recall number 02V237000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on workhorse chassis. Specific floor plans at issue are 30d, 30pbd, 32pbd, 36dpd, 36pbd, 36wdd, and 37wdd. The supply and return line carrying gasoline to and from the engine, may have been improperly routed and/or secured on your workhorse gasoline chassis.
- Risk
- As a result, the fuel line could become damage, and introduce the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel line routing, install additional means of securing the fuel line, if required, and/or replace the line if damage has occurred. Owner notification began september 5, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V257000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
Defect investigations
Tow hitch/frame failure
Odi opened this investigation after receiving a congressional inquiry and determining the existence of two failures.additional reports werenoted on the internet.the reports claim that the frame extension lower flange is cracking and allowing the hitch to bend down towards the ground.monaco had previously produced a service bulletin addressing this matter.odi sent an information request to monaco and had several discussions with monaco officials.as a result,monaco coach inc submitted a 573 and is recalling the subject vehicles. Monaco will reinforce the frame extension flange with two pieces of angle iron. This investigation is closed.odi believes that monaco's actionaddresses the problem.odi has excused monaco from answering the information request letter. Odi is unaware of the number of failures, if any reported to monaco, since the information request was unanswered.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer. The contact stated that the calipers were causing his rotors and brake pads to wear excessively. The contact did not inform the manufacturer;however, the vehicle had been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v278000 ( service brakes, hydraulic foundation components). The current mileage was 37,000 and the failure mileages was approximately 36,000.
2002 holiday rambler m/h with a vortec 8.1 liter gm engine this vehicle gvrw is 22,000 lbs. This vehicle will stall at freeway speeds of 55-70 MPH and act as if it is getting no fuel, when that happens there is no power steering or brakes. Many reports on the internet concerning the same problem state the problem is the crank shaft senser that tells the fuel injection system when to send fuel to the cilinders. This problem happened one day while exiting an interstate off ramp in a winding curve. Imagine trying to round a curve at 20 MPH in a 22,000 lb vehicle with not power stearing or power brakes, and a big drop off, is on the outside of the curve. It took all the strengh I have to keep the vehicle tracking in the right direction and I' am a 5'10 210 pound man. If my wife had been driving there would have been an accident. From the number of like reports on the internet it is clear this is a common defect with this engine in the pick-ups, if this results in an accident before I can correct it, I will be looking for someone to sue!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 monaco holiday vacationer rv, equipped with a workhorse w22. The contact stated he received three different unknown recall notices indicating a different time frame for the brake caliper remedy from workhorse. Each time the notices were received, the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was advised that the parts needed to make repairs were not yet available. He was also advised that the parts should be available within the coming months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer rv. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id 03v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake warning). Prior to receiving the recall letter, the contact experienced brake failure. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that a remedy for the recall was not yet available. The VIN, current and failure mileages were not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer rv. While driving at speeds of 25 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also confirmed that the rotors were cracked and the calipers were sticking. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at the owners expense. The failure occurred a twice. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that there was a related recall on the vehicle. The contact received a partial reimbursement for the previous repairs made by the independent mechanic from the manufacturer. He continued to contact the manufacturer to have the recall repairs made on the vehicle; however, was advised that the database indicated that the recalls were closed on his particular vehicle (the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v278000: service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components). The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 109,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 holiday rambler vacationer on a workhorse chassis. While driving less than 55 MPH, the brakes failed. The vehicle has been repaired three times, but the failure still persists. The manufacturer assumed responsibility for the first two repairs, but will no longer because there are no recalls listed for the failed component. The failure mileage was 842 and current mileage was 29,796.
I own a 02 holiday rambler vacationeer motorhome with a workhorse chassis. I received a recall notice for brake replacement issues and brought the rv in for the recall to a dealer in louisiana. They kept the rv approximately 3 weeks, said it was fixed and I went and picked it up. On the way home the ABS light came on I called them and since I was about 80 miles form the place proceeded home which was about 30 more miles, they said they did not have a machine to turn the light off. I then tried to find someone who could to this to no avail and it is still on someone told me I had to buy a new wire for the wheel. We have tried to take several trips and everytime we try the front calipers get so hot they lock up and we have to stop and stay someplace for overnight and then they are ok for a while. We went to branson, missouri and almost had a fire on board due to brake heatup. I have had numerous problems with this and cannot find anyone who will work on my rv and fix the problem. I wrote a letter to monoco holiday rambler and got little response. I left last week to flee the coming hurricane gustav and didn't get out of town when the brakes locked up and we had to come back home and ride out the storm in our house. I am so frustrated about this, I have bought an extended warranty and would like to find a shop to fix the problem before the warranty runs out. I feel if something is not done the motorhome will catch fire eventually. I leave the motorhome on the jackstands and rotate the wheels every week which I feel would help but it doesn't. The dealer I brought it to for the recall has went out of business since the repair and I don't know what to do now. The dealer I bought the rv from has a place to work on theirs but its 250 miles away and I just don't trust the rv to make the trip.
2002 holiday rambler failure of the brake system. Customer states that he has had 2 other failures with the brake system. The latest failure was a complete failure. Customer believes manufacturer should pay for repairs. *kb the consumer stated after the recall work was performed on the calipers, the rv has been in the shop 3 times for brake failures.
2002 holiday rambler motorhome - frame failure where tow receiver hitch attaches to extended chassis frame. This failure occurred while towing an enclosed trailer which met all weight specifications of rv manufacturer.
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Questions about the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
Is the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 6.5 times a typical Vacationer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Brakes, with 8 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have?
6 recalls, covering equipment, trailer hitches and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V068000, 02V278000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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