2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls
Recall 10V455000 (27/09/2010): EQUIPMENT
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Fix: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Recall 08V273000 (20/06/2008): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MONACO IS RECALLING 22 MY 2009 ALUMASCAPE FIFTH WHEEL, ALUMASCAPE SUITE AND PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." WHEN TIRES WERE CHANGED ON THESE VEHICLES, THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH INCORRECT INFORMATION. THE TIRE INFLATION IS LISTED AS 80 PSI WHEN THE CORRECT PRESSURE SHOULD BE 65 PSI.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABELS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS. CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 3 complaints
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
05/30/2017, SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRAILER SERIES 32CK2 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TIRE AND HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT 574-537-8900 AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOLTZFUS RVS (3280 N READING RD, REINHOLD'S, PA 17569) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING ON THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE TIRE A
Looking at a 2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.