Vehicle recall 04V483000 · October 5, 2004
Holiday Rambler Alumascape, Mckenzie Medallion and 5 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Monaco recall no. R02233.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V483000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2004
- Filed by
- MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- R02233
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,439
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Holiday Rambler Alumascape (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Holiday Rambler Imperial (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Holiday Rambler Presidential (2001-2003, 2005): 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Mckenzie Grand Medallion (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Mckenzie Lakota (2000-2003, 2006): 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Mckenzie Medallion (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Has your Holiday Rambler been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Holiday Rambler dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.