2003 Holiday Rambler ALUMASCAPE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Tires:Valve 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 |
|---|---|
| Tires:Valve | 1 |
Tires:Valve: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
2005: 1
Pattern summary
Tires:Valve 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 10138746 · 2005-10-05 (October 5, 2005)
TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, MY 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER BLEW THREE VALVE STEMS OUT OF THE TIRES. THE VALVES SEPARATED WHERE THE RUBBER AND METAL INSERT WENT TOGETHER. THE TIRES WENT FLAT RIGHT A WAY AND CAUGHT FIRE. I GOT THE TRAILER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT UPSETTING IT. WHILE LOOKING AT THE DAMAGE THE FOUTH VALVE STEM BLEW. I WAS LUCKY MY FAMILY AND I WAS NOT KILLED. SOMEONE WITH LESS EXPERIENCE IN TOWING THEM COULD UPSET THE TRAILER AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR KILL SOME ONE. HOLIDAY RAMBLER WAS NOTIFIED AND TOLD ME IT W…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10138746 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V129000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2003-04-07 (April 7, 2003)
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE AXLE WEIGHT RATING SHOWS 5200 LBS. WHEN THE CORRECT RATING SHOULD BE 5080 LBS.
Consequence: PRIOR TO HAVING THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED, OWNERS MUST FOLLOW THE CORRECT RATING OF THE AXLE AND TIRE MAXIMUM CAPACITY TO PREVENT A BLOWOUT OR DAMAGE TO THE AXLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE UNITS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 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 AT 1-877-466-6226.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V198000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS LT255/75R 16D WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING LT255/75R 16E.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 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 AT 1-800-685-6545.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V483000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 2004-10-05 (October 5, 2004)
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, A DEFICIENCY IN THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MAIN FRAME RAILS COULD CAUSE THE RAILS TO CRACK AND AXLES COULD SHIFT, CAUSING THE FIFTH WHEEL TO PULL ERRATICALLY.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE TOW VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITION OF GUSSET PLATES AND CROSS TUBES TO STRENGHEN THE AXLE SPRING HANGERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V555000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
Reported: 2004-11-19 (November 19, 2004)
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG), IT WAS DISCOVERED AN EXCESS OF LPG HOSE WAS COILED IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR ACCESS COMPARTMENT A CAUSING IT TO BE ROUTED CLOSE IN PROXIMITY TO THE BURNER FLUE BOX COVER OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE LPG LINE AND PRODUCE A LEAK OF LPG IN THE ACCESS COMPARTMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE LPG LINE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT CLOSE TO THE BURNER. IF NO DAMAGE TO THE LINE IS PRESENT AND THE LPG LINE IS THE APPROPRIATE LENGTH AND ROUTED CORRECTLY, THE COVER WILL BE REINSTALLED AND NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. IF AN EXCESS OF HOSE IS CAUSING CONTACT OR CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BURNER COVER, OWNERS SHOULD SHUT OFF THE SUPPLY OF GAS AT THE LPG TANKS AND CONTACT MONACO IMMEDIATELY. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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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 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2009 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 10096405 · 8,000 miWHILE TOWING MY 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER I EXPERIENCED TWO CATASTOPHIC TIRE FAILURES WITHIN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. THE TRAILER IS A MODEL 30RLD WITH A DRY WEIGHT OF ABOUT 9600LBS. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT LT RADIALS, SIZE LT225/75R16, LOAD RANGE E. THE DOT INFORMATION IS: G18R DOT MKIL MMHV 16/01. THEY WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRE THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH MY RV, AND CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON THEM. I RELIGIOUSLY MAINTAIN 80PSI IN THE TIRES. ON AUGUST 5TH, 2004, AT 2000 MILES ON THE TIRES, I EXPERIE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 10126335DT: THE COMPLAINT IS ON A 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE. THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE TRAVEL TRAILER HAVE HAD 2 BLOWOUTS AND THE BEAD ON ANOTHER IS BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTED THE CONSUMER TO SEND THE TIRES TO THEM, BUT THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF THE TIRE. FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT, AUGUST 2004, AND CONSUMER TOOK THE TIRE TO A GOODYEAR DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS. THE SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT ON JUNE 11, 2005. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE TRAILER IN FOR SERVICE TO HAVE A DIFFERENT TIRE REPAIRED AND HE WAS TOLD THE TIR… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 150.0%ODI 10043226I HAVE A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 26' FIFTH WHEEL RV,ON THIS DATE NUMEROUS FRAME CRACKS AND BROKEN WELDS WERE FOUND WHICH CAUSED THE AXLES TO MOVE LATERALLY ABOUT 6 INCHES RESULTING IN 1 BLOWOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT APPEARS THE OPTIONAL ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY STRENGTHENED TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE FLEXING OF THE FRAME. RV WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED WELDER OF TRAILERS SENT TO US BY THE MANUFACTURER,AND HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER THAT THERE WAS NO WAY HE COULD MAKE THE RV ROAD WORTHY. THE RV WAS LEFT IN KNOXVILLE,TENN. AND WAS TRANSPO… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10992329TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRAILER SERIES 32CK2 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT [phone removed] AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOLTZFUS RVS (3280 N READING RD, REINHOLD'S, PA 17569) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING ON THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHMENT. ALSO, BOTH REAR AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11076360 · 20,000 miMY BRAKES STARTED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TRYING TO PERFORM QUICK STOPS. I ADJUSTED THEM, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. SOMETIMES ONLY ONE OF 4 APPEARED TO WORK CAUSING THAT ONE TO LOCK UP WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE TRAILER. UPON INSPECTION, I FOUND THE WIRES GOING INTO THE ELECTRIC BRAKE MAGNET COIL LOST CONNECTION WHEN MOVING THEM. I DISASSEMBLED THE MAGNETS AND FOUND QUICK CONNECTORS INSIDE THE COIL. THESE ARE DEXTER AXLES AND ARE VERY COMMON ON MOST RV TRAILERS SO THIS IS PROBABLY A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY HARD PROBLEM TO SEE BECAUSE … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10992329TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRAILER SERIES 32CK2 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT [phone removed] AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOLTZFUS RVS (3280 N READING RD, REINHOLD'S, PA 17569) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING ON THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHMENT. ALSO, BOTH REAR AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10292017WE HAVE HAD THREE WHEELS ON OUR 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE FIFTH-WHEEL BREAK LOOSE AT THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WHEEL. THESE WERE ALL WHILE WE WERE AWAY FROM HOME ON LONG TRIPS. WE HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE THREE REPLACEMENT WHEELS---NONE ARE ALIKE AT THE TIME, SINCE THEY WERE PURCHASED ON THE ROAD WHERE EVER WE WERE ABLE TO GET ONE TO FIT THE FIFTH WHEEL AT THE TIME. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE SEEMED ODD TO US, WE CHECKED TO FIND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR RV. UNFORTUNATELY, WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTI… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10992329TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRAILER SERIES 32CK2 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT [phone removed] AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOLTZFUS RVS (3280 N READING RD, REINHOLD'S, PA 17569) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING ON THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHMENT. ALSO, BOTH REAR AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10706228I HAVE THIS SAME MICROWAVE THAT HEARTLAND RECALLED LAST YEAR (BEFORE I EVEN BOUGHT THIS UNIT)...WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE MICROWAVE BEING ON TWICE WHILE UNATTENDED? WE HAVE SHUT THE MICROWAVE OFF AT THE BREAKER AND ARE NOT ABLE TO USE IT. ALTHOUGH THE RECALL SEEMS TO BE ONLY THE HEARTLAND MODELS, MY MICROWAVE IS A FRIGIDAIRE MODEL #CFMV154CLS BEARING SERIAL #KG31109036 MANUFACTURED 2013 03 REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAR 18, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V128000 COMPONENT(S): EQUIPMENT POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 417.… |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 10165979DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRAILER THERE WAS AN OUTSIDE SAFETY LIGHT WHICH WAS INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE DOOR; NOT PROVIDING THE APPROPRIATE ILLUMINATION FOR VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT HAS OBSERVED MANY OTHER TRAILERS CONSTRUCTED THIS WAY WHICH CAUSED A PERSON TO FALL GETTING OUT OF THE TRAILER DUE TO THE LACK OF VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER BUT NOT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE TRAILER WAS MANUFACTURED THIS WAY AND WERE UNWILLING TO MAKE ANY CHANGES. THE VEHICLE IS NOT A DRIVABLE TRAILER, IT AT… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10148282 · 5,000 miTHIS IS A BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE 30RKD FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE FORM WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CORRECT VEHICLE TO BE ENTERED - THIS IS NOT AN ATLANTIS ISSUE. THE ALUMASCAPE TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER 5.2K AXLES. WHILE PERFORMING ANNUAL BRAKE INSPECTION AND BEARING LUBRICATION, A FAILURE OF THE DEXTER BRAKE SHOES WAS EVIDENCED WHEN I REMOVED THE BRAKE DRUM FROM THE AXLE. THE BONDED BRAKE LINING, ON THE FORWARD SHOE, HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BRAKE SHOE ON BOTH AXLES. THIS SEPARATION HAD OCCURRED ON THE BRAKES ON BOT… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
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.
2009: 0 complaints · 2015: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 | Tires:Valve |
|---|---|
| Tires:Valve | — |
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.