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2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Alumascape years?

Alumascape NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted4 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2009: 3 complaints2015: 1 complaints
Alumascape NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels267%
Brakes133%

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V555000OtherNovember 19, 2004 · 1,637 units

Defect

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.

04V483000Body & StructureOctober 5, 2004 · 3,439 units

Defect

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.

02V102000OtherApril 1, 2002 · 45 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WAS MADE, INCORRECTLY STATING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABELS AND RVIA WEIGHT LABELS.

Consequence

OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-465-6226.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON 9/27/2013 I HAD A BLOW-OUT WITH A BCT TK42 ST225/75R15 ON MY 24" 5TH WHEEL ALUMASCAPE TRAILER. THE RESULT WAS A 3-4' TREAD SEPARATION THAT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY TRAILER. THE TIRE LOCATION WAS AT THE RIGHT REAR SIDE. THE DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT OVER $400 AND INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 27, 2013

“THIS 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 20, 2006

2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape — common questions

Is the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.