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2007 Holiday Rambler Admiral

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 2, 2009
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Holiday Rambler Admiral, most frequently naming the body & structure and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure266.7%
  • Brakes133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V016000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Jan 24, 2007
171 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, AN INCORRECT SCREW WAS USED TO INSTALL THE BLACK AND WHITE CRT BACK-UP MONITOR IN THE DASH. THE INCORRECT SCREWS ARE 1/4" LONGER THAN SPECIFIED AND MAY CONTACT A PC BOARD INSIDE THE MONITOR WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY HIT A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT ON THE PC BOARD OF APPROXIMATELY 10,000-13,000 VOLTS.
The risk: IF THE SCREW MAKES CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRACER ON THE PC BOARD AND SOMEONE WOULD TOUCH THE SCREW HEAD WHILE THE POWER IS ON, AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD OCCUR CAUSING INJURY.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BACK-UP MONITOR TO VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE MONITOR FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE MONITOR IS OPERATING PROPERLY, THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE INCORRECT SCREW WITH THE SPECIFIED SCREW AND TESTING FOR PROPER OPERATION. IF THE MONITOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY ON INITIAL INSPECTION, THE MONITOR WILL BE REPLACED USING THE CORRECT SCREW. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 877-332-9239.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R06040View on NHTSA.gov
06V361000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Sep 19, 2006
2,941 units potentially affected
The 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 PUMP INTO THE UNDER HOOD AREA.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The 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.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jul 2, 2009

BRAKE ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR OF 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTOR HOME HUNG UP AND BECAME VERY HOT. THE CHASSIS IS WORKHORSE AND COULD BE 2006. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275527
Incident
Jun 19, 2009
Mileage
5,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 13, 2008

I OWN A 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL MOTORHOME WITH A CAREFREE ECLIPSE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED AWNING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. ON OUR TRIP OUT, WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR THAT THE AWNING ARMS WERE SLIGHTLY AJAR. THEY WERE FULLY CLOSED EARLIER IN THE DAY. AFTER ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION, I OPENED THE AWNING. FROM THE ONE QUARTER OPEN POSITION IT SNAPPED QUICKLY TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION- I.E., NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE ELECTRIC OPENING MOTOR. A VISUAL CHECK BY ME CONFIRMED THE GEAR MECHANISM WAS TURNING THE ROD ATTACHED TO THE ROLLER THE AWNING WRAPPED AROUND, BUT THE ROLLER ITSELF WAS NOT MOVING, AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT RETRACT. A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT CAREFREE RECOMMENDED ROLLING THE AWNING IN BY HAND, AND THEN USING BUNGEE CORDS OR STRAPS TO HOLD THE AWNING ARMS IN, AND TAKE TO A REPAIR FACILITY. I TOLD THEM I WAS RETURNING HOME AND THEY GAVE ME A WARRANTY LOCATION. ON THE WAY HOME, EVEN THOUGH THE CANOPY WAS ROLLED UP AND THE AWNING ARMS TIED, THE CANOPY UNROLLED. HAD THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT THE AWNING ARMS BEING PHYSICALLY LOCKED UP BY ME, THE AWNING WOULD HAVE FULLY EXTENDED 8 FEET INTO THE LANE TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE AWNING MAY HAVE ACTED AS A SAIL AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY COACH. TO LOCK THE AWNING ARMS IN, I HAD TO DRILL HOLES IN THE MOUNTING RAILS NEAR THE TOP- WITHOUT THESE HOLES BEING DRILLED, IT WAS NOT FEASIBLE TO LOCK THE AWNING ARMS IN PLACE. THUS, HAD I TRIED TO DRIVE THE COACH BY SIMPLY ROLLING THE AWNING UP UNTIL ITS COVER WAS OVER-CENTER, IT DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE FULLY EXTENDED WHEN THE AWNING UNROLLED IN THE AIRSTREAM. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10217950
Incident
Jan 31, 2008
Mileage
10,940 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 25, 2007

TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 1 MPH, THE TWO REAR WHEELS WERE RUBBING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRACKET, WHICH WAS WELDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME, HAD DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. A MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE OTHER THREE BRACKETS WERE CRACKED FROM THE FRAME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL # 04V483000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS) IS THE EXACT SAME FAILURE SHE IS EXPERIENCING. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY FAILURE REGARDING THE FRAME. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE NAME (VENTURE FRAMES) ON THE TRAILER FRAME IS THE SAME ONE THAT WAS RECALLED IN 2004 FOR STRUCTURE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO HAVE THIS FRAME ON HER TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A STAMP LOCATED ON THE FRAME FROM THE BUILDER AS PROOF. THE TRAILER IS CURRENTLY AT A SHOP FOR REPAIR. SINCE THIS IS A TRAILER, NO ENGINE SIZE, CYLINDERS, TRANSMISSION TYPE, MILEAGE, FUEL TYPE OR SYSTEM, POWERTRAIN, USAGE, BRAKE SYSTEM, AND CRUISE CONTROL INFORMATION WERE AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10194147
Incident
Jun 20, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSI-11-001

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

MONACO RV: REGARDING USAGE OF CERTAIN HYDRAULIC PUMPS FOR LEVELING AND SLIDE OUT OPERATION ON RV VEHICLES. DEFECT BETWEEN MATING OF PUMP AND MANIFOLD MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND MAY SEIZED MOTOR AND/OR LEAK OIL. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Holiday Rambler Admiral by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025030—
2024030—
2023060—
2022150—
2021050—
2020040—
2019050—
2016010—
2011010—
2010010—
2008300—
2007Viewing320—
2003100—
2002461—
2001271—
2000160—
1999230—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.