2002 Holiday Rambler PRESIDENTIAL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 2
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. 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. 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 10186802 · 2007-04-03 (April 3, 2007)
SINCE I BOUGHT THE PRESIDENTIAL 5TH WHEEL IN MAY 2002, I'VE HAD SIX BLOWOUT ON THE SAME TIRE, REAR SIDEWALK SIDE TIRE. THE LATEST WAS ON MARCH 29, 2007 AT 60 MPH ON I-75, WHERE IT ALMOST CAUSE A NEAR ACCIDENT (THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO A BLOWN TIRE) WITH A SUV. MONACO HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES. 1- ON NOV 16 THRU DEC 17, 2004, AT NORTH TRAILS RV (FT. MYERS, FL), MONACO TECHNICIANS WERE CALLED IN FROM WILDWOOD TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEM. THE UNIT WAS THERE FOR A MONTH AND MONACO HAD TWO TEC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10186802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10274559 · 2009-06-21 (June 21, 2009)
UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. CAUSED ME TO QUESTION A TRAILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN. HE INDICATED THAT THE TRAILER THAT I PURCHASED IN 2008 HAD NEVER HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED --NHTSA 04V483000-------CURRENTLY MONACO CORP HAS FILED FOR CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL HAS PURCHASED THE ASSETS. AS A SECOND OWNER OF A NON REPAIRED SAFETY RECALL DOES THE MANUFACTURER STILL HAVE TO REPAIR THE DEFECT? DOES THE NEW OWNER OF THE BANKRUPT ASSETS HAVE ANY OBLIGATION TO REPAIR THE DEFECT? REMEMBER THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA INDICATED THAT THE AUTO MANUFACTURER…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10274559 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.
03V105000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
ON CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WAS PRINTED AT 13,500 LBS. WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 13,000 LBS.
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V257000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 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 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 | 2009 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 2100.0%ODI 10186802SINCE I BOUGHT THE PRESIDENTIAL 5TH WHEEL IN MAY 2002, I'VE HAD SIX BLOWOUT ON THE SAME TIRE, REAR SIDEWALK SIDE TIRE. THE LATEST WAS ON MARCH 29, 2007 AT 60 MPH ON I-75, WHERE IT ALMOST CAUSE A NEAR ACCIDENT (THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD A NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO A BLOWN TIRE) WITH A SUV. MONACO HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES. 1- ON NOV 16 THRU DEC 17, 2004, AT NORTH TRAILS RV (FT. MYERS, FL), MONACO TECHNICIANS WERE CALLED IN FROM WILDWOOD TO FIX THE RECALL PROBLEM. THE UNIT WAS THERE FOR A MONTH AND MONACO HAD TWO TEC… | 360.0%ODI 10172263DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE VEHICLE INTO A SHED, THE TWO REAR TIRES COLLIDED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK WHERE THE REAR FRAME SHACKLE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL 04V-483. THE RECALL WAS FOR HOLIDAY RAMBLER PRESIDENTIAL 5TH WHEELS 34 FEET AND ABOVE MANUFACTURED JUNE 15, 1998 THROUGH JULY 11, 2003. THE CONSUMER'S HOLIDAY RAMBLER EXPERIENCED THE VERY SAME FRAME FAIL… | 133.3%ODI 10232436PURCHASE A MONACO 2005 PRESIDENTIAL WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE REAR AXLES CAME OFF TWICE, ONE IN SLC UTAH AND ONE IN TEXAS. THEY WERE REWELDED IN THE FIELD. WE HAVE PICTURES SHOWING THE AXLE WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY FROM THE FACTORY TO BEGIN WITH. WE BLEW TWO SETS OF TIRES DUE TO THE AXLES DROPPING WHICH CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO RUB THUS CAUSING SMOKE. WE TOOK THE RV TO A FACTORY DEALER IN DRAPER UTAH WHO REFUSED TO TOUCH HE AXLE DUE TO LIABILITY. WE HIRED A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR WHO GOT MONACO TO COME OUT AND SUPPOSEDLY RE DO ALL THE WEL… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 10010261WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, A FIRE BROKE OUT ON OUR 2003 5TH WHEEL RV. IT WAS EXTINGUISHED QUICKLY BUT DESTROYED THE REFRIGERATOR AND DAMAGED THE CABINET NEXT TO IT. THERE WAS SMOKE DAMAGE AND SOME WATER DAMAGE AS WELL. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS ON LP MODE AS INSTRUCTED BY THE DEALER.*JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Slide-In Camper | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 8018706CAMPER: SLIDE-IN CAME WITHOUT MANUALLY PULLING IN. COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO PERON WHO WAS IN THE WAY.*AK | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 0UnavailableNo 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. | 133.3%ODI 10480773LIPPERT AXLE SYSTEM AXLE MODEL NV-173547 AXLE RATING 7000 LBS. CONTRARY TO A LOT OF MISINFORMATION OUT THERE, THE LIPPERT SBS WHEEL/BEARINGS ARE NOT NEV-R- LUBE (SIMILAR BUT WITH SOME CRITICAL DIFFERENCES). ALSO THIS IS NOT THE KODIAK DISK BRAKE SYSTEM, IT IS THE DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM (THE ONLY THING KODIAK IS THE DUST CAP). IF YOU HAVE THE LIPPERT SBS (SEALED BEARING SYSTEM) YOU WILL HAVE BEARING FAILURE; THE ONLY QUESTION IS WHEN! THE MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT CHINESE BEARINGS (ALTHOUGH I AM SURE THAT DOESN'T HELP). IT IS A SERIOUSLY FLAWED DESIG… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 0UnavailableNo 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. | 133.3%ODI 10480773LIPPERT AXLE SYSTEM AXLE MODEL NV-173547 AXLE RATING 7000 LBS. CONTRARY TO A LOT OF MISINFORMATION OUT THERE, THE LIPPERT SBS WHEEL/BEARINGS ARE NOT NEV-R- LUBE (SIMILAR BUT WITH SOME CRITICAL DIFFERENCES). ALSO THIS IS NOT THE KODIAK DISK BRAKE SYSTEM, IT IS THE DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM (THE ONLY THING KODIAK IS THE DUST CAP). IF YOU HAVE THE LIPPERT SBS (SEALED BEARING SYSTEM) YOU WILL HAVE BEARING FAILURE; THE ONLY QUESTION IS WHEN! THE MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT CHINESE BEARINGS (ALTHOUGH I AM SURE THAT DOESN'T HELP). IT IS A SERIOUSLY FLAWED DESIG… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0UnavailableNo 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. | 133.3%ODI 10140372DT: 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 36SKQ PRESIDENTIAL. THE SUPPORT HOLDING UP THE STRUT BROKE FREE, IT WAS NOT WELDED IN. THE OTHER SUPPORT WELDS CRACKED AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE TWO TIRES WERE RUBBING TOGETHER ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY SO THE MANUFACTURER SENT A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS REPAIRED ON SITE. ALL FOUR SUPPORTS WERE THEN WELDED. ON OCTOBER 12, 2005 THERE WAS A SHORT OVERLOAD IN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONNECTIONS. THEY REPLACED THE CONNECTOR… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 0UnavailableNo 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. | 133.3%ODI 10140372DT: 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 36SKQ PRESIDENTIAL. THE SUPPORT HOLDING UP THE STRUT BROKE FREE, IT WAS NOT WELDED IN. THE OTHER SUPPORT WELDS CRACKED AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE TWO TIRES WERE RUBBING TOGETHER ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY SO THE MANUFACTURER SENT A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS REPAIRED ON SITE. ALL FOUR SUPPORTS WERE THEN WELDED. ON OCTOBER 12, 2005 THERE WAS A SHORT OVERLOAD IN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONNECTIONS. THEY REPLACED THE CONNECTOR… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo 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. | 133.3%ODI 10619511TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HOLIDAY RAMBLER PRESIDENTIAL RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL LIBERATOR LOAD RANGE E (NA) TIRES, SIZE LTP265/75/16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED AND DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BLOWN OUT TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. | 0UnavailableNo 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 · 2014: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 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 | Structure:Frame And Members |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | — |
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.