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#BS-2004-HOLVAC-711A

2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer

Based on reports from 13 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

4 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 22K miles.

!Inspect the Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailerMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes4 (31%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer2 (15%)
Structure1 (8%)
Other1 (8%)
Electrical1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (8%)

2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 21,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 22K-mile mark.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

04V088000Mar 2004

TIRES

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG IS INCORRECT. THE TAG STATES THE RIM SIZE IS 22.5X6.75G RANGE. THE CORRECT RIM SIZE IS 22.5X7.5F RANGE.

06V227000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS,' AND NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELLTALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.

06V361000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer is related to the brakes, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?
The 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 21,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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