Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Holiday Rambler Monitor — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BOX MOUNTING BRACKETS, WHICH ARE FASTENED TO THE MAIN CHASSIS FRAME, MAY FAIL.
Consequence
BRACKET FAILURE ALLOWS THE COIL SPRING BOX TO MOVE AND,CONSEQUENTLY, DAMAGE THE REAR BRAKE LINES AFFECTING BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE.
Defect
LEAK IN LP GAS SERVICE LINE CAUSED BY LINE CONTACTING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH RESULTS IN LINE RUPTURE.
Consequence
A RUPTURED LINE WOULD RELEASE LP GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERECREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE AND POTENTIAL PERSONALINJURY TO ANY OCCUPANT OR PERSON IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE MOTORHOME.
Remedy
THE LP GAS SERVICE LINE WILL BE RELOCATED TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Defect
UNDER HEAVY DEMAND ON THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE RATING OF BOTH THE PLASTIC CONDUIT AND INSULATION FOR THE BATTERY CABLE.
Consequence
A DIRECT SHORT COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE UNPROTECTEDBATTERY CABLE WIRE AND METAL TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE CREATING THE POSSIBILITYOF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE TRANSMISSION LINE AND REFASTEN IT TO ANOTHER SECURE LOCATION.
Defect
ROUTING OF AIR SUPPLY LINES CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE SUBJECT THE LINES TO DEFORMATION AND POSSIBLE RUPTURE FROM THE RADIANT HEAT OF THE PIPE.
Consequence
RUPTURE OF AIR PRESSURE LINES COULD CAUSE LOW AIRPRESSURE AND PARK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON; IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLYPARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE AND DEFLATE FRONT SUSPENSION AIR BAGS.
Remedy
REPLACE DAMAGED AIR LINES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD OR REPOSITION AIR LINES AWAY FROM EXHAUST PIPE.
Defect
WIRING HARNESSES LOCATED TO THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CHAFE AND SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE INSULATED TAPE.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Holiday Rambler Monitor. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.