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2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis — 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.

4

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 Atlantis years?

Atlantis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted4 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 4 complaints2003: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints
Atlantis 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 Atlantis problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers375%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis have recalls?

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

04V016000SeatsJanuary 6, 2004 · 386 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS" AND 210, "SEAT BET ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE BOLT AND LOCK NUT CONNECTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS TO THE SLIDE TRACK WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. INCORRECT HARDWARE WAS ALSO USED TO SECURE THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO THE FLOOR MOUNTS.

Consequence

IN SOME CRASH CONDITIONS, INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD ALLOW THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT PEDESTAL/FRAME TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND LOCK NUT TO THE PEDESTAL MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICAITON BEGAN JANUARY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.

02V151000Electrical SystemJune 3, 2002 · 157 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED IN A LOCATION THAT ALLOWS EXPOSURE TO HIGH EXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES, WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE CABLES.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLES FOR DAMAGE AND LOCATION WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHOULD DAMAGE BE PRESENT, THE CABLES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. 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.

01V331000Electrical SystemOctober 22, 2001 · 185 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES WITH STANDARD 19" TELEVISIONS. THE MOTOR HOMES MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MOUNTING HARDWARE TO SECURE THE STANDARD 19" TELEVISION TO THE CABINET PROPERLY.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE TELEVISION COULD FALL OUT OF THE CABINET, POSSIBLY INJURING AN OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL CABINET AND INSTALL A REVISED CABINET ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT: THE TWO WINDOWS IN THE BACK AND ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SLID DOWN OUT OF THE GASKETS THAT HELD THEM IN PLACE. THERE WAS A QUARTER OF AN INCH GAP. NOTICED THIS YESTERDAY JULY 20, 2005. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT, BUT CALLED WINDOW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · July 20, 2005

“MY 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 5TH WHEEL IS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT LT225/75R/16 "E" SERIES TIRES WHICH ARE DATE STAMPED FEBRUARY 2000. THESE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 2000 MILES TRAVEL. ON AUGUST 4TH 2005 ON A TRIP FROM BURLINGTON N.C. ABOUT TWENTY MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON I-85 I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 4, 2005

2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis — common questions

Is the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis reliable?

The record is thin — 4 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 Atlantis have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis. 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.