2003 Holiday Rambler Alumascape, 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential, 2003 Mckenzie Lakota Recall: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT
NHTSA campaign 03V129000 · Equipment · filed Apr 7, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE AXLE WEIGHT RATING SHOWS 5200 LBS. WHEN THE CORRECT RATING SHOULD BE 5080 LBS.
The risk
PRIOR TO HAVING THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED, OWNERS MUST FOLLOW THE CORRECT RATING OF THE AXLE AND TIRE MAXIMUM CAPACITY TO PREVENT A BLOWOUT OR DAMAGE TO THE AXLES.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE UNITS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2003. 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 1-877-466-6226.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler | Alumascape | 2003 |
| Holiday Rambler | Presidential | 2003 |
| Mckenzie | Lakota | 2003 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V129000 (manufacturer number R02248). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.