- The problem
- Inadequate fastening of the brackets to the frame rail for holding the hydraulic brake and gas return lines may allow flexing and possible chafing of the line. Consequence of defect: lines could wear through and rupture resulting in (1) leakage of gasoline which is a fire hazard and/or (2) loss of hydraulic fluid, causing loss of brakes to the rear axles which may result in an accident.
- The fix
- Install appropriate fasteners/brackets to secure the lines to the frame rail.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1986 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Monitor year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The absence of a fastener may allow a flexible rubber brake hose to come into contact with the exhaust manifold. The rubber hose may melt and cause a loss of brake fluid and braking power to the rear axles of the vehicles.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect the routing of the flexible rubber hose and, if necessary, secure the brake line at no cost to owner.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1986); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (January 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Holiday Rambler Monitor year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1981 Holiday Rambler Monitor has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data