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Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
5 reports
30,000 miles · Jun 9, 2009
Wheels
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHEARED OFF. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE RIM WAS STILL ATTACHED, BUT THE REST OF THE RI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHEARED OFF. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE RIM WAS STILL ATTACHED, BUT THE REST OF THE RIM AND TIRE WERE GONE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE 50 YARDS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MONACO STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. IN 2005, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE RIM AND TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT ON JUNE 9, 2009. THE RIMS HAD TO BE REPLACED IN 2004 AND 2005. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
NHTSA ODI #10273200
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NHTSA:02V278000 SUBJECT:BRAKE ASSEMBLIES: THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FIVE DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR THE REMEDY. ALL FIVE REFUSED TO HONOR THE REMEDY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10091507
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2004
Suspension
THE REPLACEMENT PART TO PERFORM THE I-BEAM IMITATOR RECALL 04V038000 REPAIRS HASN'T BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 2 MONTHS, AND DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10073655
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2003
EquipmentExterior LightingStructure
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER B…
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THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10011219
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2002
Structure
WHEN DRIVING MOTOR HOME AND WOULD MAKE EITHER A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE LEAF SPRINGS WOULD MAKE NOISES OR BE MOVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED BEFORE. HAD LEAF SPRING TIGHTEN BUT WOULD ALWAYS WORK LOOSE AFTER A WHILE. SERIAL #020119123626200129120 TS
NHTSA ODI #8023868
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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