1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
The 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL, potentially affecting up to 523 vehicles.
Recall 03V128000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 125 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS' FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT. THE TIRE INFLATION IS LISTED AS 60 PSI WHEN THE CORRECT SHOULD BE 80 PSI. IN ADDITION, THE AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS INCORRECT ON CERTAIN 1998 IMPERIAL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE LABEL SHOWS 6000 LBS. WHEN THE CORRECT RATING SHOULD BE 5200 LBS.
Consequence: THIS INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES AND COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE UNIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE UNITS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...
View full details →Recall 98V232000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 398 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. INADEQUATE BRACING WAS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK. THE BRACE COULD FAIL ALLOWING ONE END OF THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN FROM ITS POSITION AND HANG LOWER THAN THE OTHER END.
Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACE UNDER THE FUEL TANK.
View full details →Recall 03V166000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Aircontrols | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airsupplyreservoirtank | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE UNIT WHICH WAS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK WHEN THE THROTTLE FAILED THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES BECAME SO HOT THAT SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM THE RV AND WAS ALSO COMING INSIDE THE RV. THE RV'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE 100 GALLON FUEL TANK LEAKED.
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE UNIT WHICH WAS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK WHEN THE THROTTLE FAILED THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES BECAME SO HOT THAT SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM THE RV AND WAS ALSO COMING INSIDE THE RV. THE RV'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE 100 GALLON FUEL TANK LEAKED.
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE UNIT WHICH WAS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK WHEN THE THROTTLE FAILED THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES BECAME SO HOT THAT SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM THE RV AND WAS ALSO COMING INSIDE THE RV. THE RV'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE 100 GALLON FUEL TANK LEAKED.
THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS THAT PARALLELS THE FRAME AT THE ENGINE CAME LOOSE AND FELL DOWN ON THE EXHAUST PIPE AND HAS HEAT DAMAGE. NLM
ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMERS FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY-BRAKING SITUATION, THE PEDAL IS INSTALLED 4" HIGHER THAN THE FUEL PEDAL AND 4 " TO THE LEFT OF THE FUEL PEDAL WHICH ALLOWS THE FOOT TO GET CAUGHT UNDER THE AIR BRAKE PEDAL. NLM
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSI79 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BI-DIRECTIONAL ISOLATOR RELAY DELAY. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
- 1993 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 1 complaint
- 1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 6 complaints
- 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 2 complaints
- 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL (current)
- 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 1 complaint
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 0 complaints
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