1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
The 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint), and Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipmentotherlabels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG SMELL OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE MOTORHOME. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT MOTORHOME HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED.*AK
I AM NOT THE VEHICLE OWNER. OWNER HAD UNIT UP ON HWH LEVELING SYSTEM TO RUN A WIRE FROM FRONT TO REAR. NO WARNING LABELS ON VEHICLE INDICATED THE HWH SYSTEM CAN FAIL COLLAPSE AS A REST OF A MINOR NUDGE. I WAS UNDER UNIT WHEN ALL 4 JACKS FOLDED UNDER. I RECEIVED EXTENSIVE CRUSH INJURY TO RIGHT SHOULDER. LATER FOUND THERE IS A SMALL WARNING STICKER ON LIFT CONTROLS IN THE CAB, BUT NO WARNING EXISTS ON OR NEAR THE WHEEL WELLS. ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF HWH LEVELING SYSTEMS, BIG FOOT AND KICK DOWNS. THIS INCIDENT COULD NOT HAPPEN WITH THE BIG FOOT AS THEY ARE HARD MOUNTED TO THE CHASSIS AND DEPLOYED STRAIGHT DOWN. THE KICK DOWNS SWING INTO POSITION, BUT HAVE NO SAFETY DETENT TO PREVENT A FOLD OVER. MEDICAL BILLS TO DATE ARE IN EXCESS OF $15,000.00. NOTE: HOLIDAY PLACES A TIRE PRESSURE WARNING ON EACH WHEEL WELL, BUT NO INDICATION OF THE RISK OF LEVELER COLLAPSE. *AK
I AM NOT THE VEHICLE OWNER. OWNER HAD UNIT UP ON HWH LEVELING SYSTEM TO RUN A WIRE FROM FRONT TO REAR. NO WARNING LABELS ON VEHICLE INDICATED THE HWH SYSTEM CAN FAIL COLLAPSE AS A REST OF A MINOR NUDGE. I WAS UNDER UNIT WHEN ALL 4 JACKS FOLDED UNDER. I RECEIVED EXTENSIVE CRUSH INJURY TO RIGHT SHOULDER. LATER FOUND THERE IS A SMALL WARNING STICKER ON LIFT CONTROLS IN THE CAB, BUT NO WARNING EXISTS ON OR NEAR THE WHEEL WELLS. ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF HWH LEVELING SYSTEMS, BIG FOOT AND KICK DOWNS. THIS INCIDENT COULD NOT HAPPEN WITH THE BIG FOOT AS THEY ARE HARD MOUNTED TO THE CHASSIS AND DEPLOYED STRAIGHT DOWN. THE KICK DOWNS SWING INTO POSITION, BUT HAVE NO SAFETY DETENT TO PREVENT A FOLD OVER. MEDICAL BILLS TO DATE ARE IN EXCESS OF $15,000.00. NOTE: HOLIDAY PLACES A TIRE PRESSURE WARNING ON EACH WHEEL WELL, BUT NO INDICATION OF THE RISK OF LEVELER COLLAPSE. *AK
SIDEWALLS SEPARATED ON FRONT TIRES. (MICHELIN X P5 235 X 85 CX 16) NLM
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THE ENGINE DIES, NO STEERING CONTROL, NO BRAKES. WILL START BACK UP WHEN PUT INTO NEUTRAL. PROBLEM OCCURRED THREE TIMES. DEALER ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
MONACO COACH CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSI70 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
OXYGEN SENSORS NOT HOOKED UP ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS. *JD
TSI68 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DASH AIR CONDITIONER NOT COOLING IN "NORMAL" POSITION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
- 1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
- 1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER (current)
- 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
- 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 7 complaints
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 0 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 13 complaints
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- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE — 48 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 29 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE — 27 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE — 22 total complaints