2006 Holiday Rambler ADMIRAL SE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
5,100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
2006: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10166785 · 2006-08-28 (August 28, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED AND OVER STEERED AT THE SMALLEST ADJUSTMENT. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166785 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V226000 · Steering
Reported: 2006-06-22 (June 22, 2006)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V361000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2006-09-19 (September 19, 2006)
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V578000 · Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Reported: 2008-11-03 (November 3, 2008)
MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
Consequence: IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10242743 · 15,000 miDRIVING HOME FROM POCONO, PA, OUR 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOME WITH A WORKHORSE W20 SERIAL , BUILT ON 9/02 DEVELOPED OVERHEATING REAR BRAKES. WE WERE TOWING A TRAILER WITH 4 WHEEL ELECTRIC BRAKES AND WEIGHTING ABOUT 3700#. FAILURE OCCURRED ABOUT 1.5 HRS INTO OUR TRIP. COACH HAS APPROXIMATELY 15K MILES. FIRST OCCURRENCE, DEVELOPED A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO OVERHEATED BRAKE FLUID. MOTORHOME WAS BOUGHT ON 5/31/08 FROM FIRST OWNER. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT YET, BUT WILL INSPECT PADS/ROTORS AND REPLACE BRAKE FLUID.*TR | 466.7%ODI 10289233 · 29,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. THERE WAS HEAT BUILD UP IN THE CALIPERS WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO EVAPORATE. HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 09V110000, ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HE WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. | 3100.0%ODI 10146164 · 3,500 miWE OWN A 05 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTOR HOME. ADMIRAL MODEL WITH A18000 LBS CHASSIS. WITH VERY POOR BRAKING. I HAVE SPOKE TO MY HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER NUMEROUS TIME ABOUT THE PROBLEM, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON FOR THIS CHASSIS. IT HAS BEEN TO A WORK HORSE DEALER TWICE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACE A REAR CALIPER, WHICH DIDN'T DIDN'T HELP. THEN TO ANOTHER DEALER, THEY SAID THAT IT WAS CONSISTENT TO A FOUR WHEEL DISC SYSTEM, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS BEFORE. I SPOKE TO THE TECH SUPPORT OF WORK HORSE, THEY STAT… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10055874 · 420 miPROBLEMS WITH 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RV'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR *MR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10166785 · 5,100 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED AND OVER STEERED AT THE SMALLEST ADJUSTMENT. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10115496 · 2,200 miDRIVER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES HAD EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL. REQUIRED AN INORDINATE AMOUT OF PEDAL EFFORT TO SAFELY STOP. PEDAL IS SPONGY/SOFT, CAN BE PUSHED TO THE FLOOR WHEN STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK *BF | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10000353 · 1,500 miTHERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL NO. 02V-237 MONACO FILE #R02204 TRUSS ASSEMBLY ON OUR 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE RAP AND WE WERE ALLOWED TO PURCHASE IT AND DRIVE IT HOME WITHOUT BEING INFORMED.. THEY KNEW ABOUT IT SINCE THE ADMIRAL SE 2002 MODEL AND HAD STARTED THE RECALLS ON SEPTA OF 2002.. ON NOV 5 LAZY DAYS WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL OF THE SAME TRUSS ASSEMBLY ON THE ADMIRAL SE 2003, AND WE PURCHASED IT FROM LAZY DAYS RV IN SEFFNER, FL ON NOV 23, 2002 AND LEFT FOR HOME AFTER A MONTH OF OTHER REPAIRS THERE ON DEC 21, 2002 THE OTHER SAFETY IS… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10055874 · 420 miPROBLEMS WITH 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RV'S STEERING AND SUSPENSION.*MR *MR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Too few reports for a range | 5,100 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10166785 · 5,100 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED AND OVER STEERED AT THE SMALLEST ADJUSTMENT. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2005: 1 complaints · 2006: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Steering |
|---|---|
| Steering | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.