1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
The 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER, potentially affecting up to 8,587 vehicles.
Recall 08V257000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 8,587 vehicles affected
Defect: MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT...
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 VACATIONER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I OWN A 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, CLASS A MOTORHOME, PURCHASED NEW, BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. ON A RECENT TRIP I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING. HIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION, BUT FORTUNATELY DID NOT. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE FLUID OVERHEATED. I BELIEVE THAT THE PLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESEVOIR HELPED CONTRIBUTE TO THE FAILURE. ON THIS VEHICLE THE RESEVOIR IS INBOARD OF THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND THE ENGINE, WHERE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE CAN AFFECT IT.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 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 — 7 complaints
- 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER (current)
- 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 7 complaints
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 1 complaint
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 0 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 13 complaints
- 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — 7 complaints
Other HOLIDAY RAMBLER Models
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER HOLIDAY RAMBLER — 109 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ENDEAVOR — 105 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 78 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER RAMBLER — 62 total complaints
- 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