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1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 10, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest May 8, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes120.0%
  • Driver assistance120.0%
  • Electrical120.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%
  • Transmission120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V166000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 8, 2003
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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 SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
03V128000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Apr 7, 2003
125 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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 FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
MONACO COACH CORP.Manufacturer number R02146View on NHTSA.gov
98V232000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Sep 18, 1998
398 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACE UNDER THE FUEL TANK.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistanceFuel systemTransmission
Filed Sep 10, 2004

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.

NHTSA ID
10089809
Incident
Aug 26, 2004
Mileage
60,000 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jan 8, 2001

THE REAR AIR TANK WHICH IS MOUNTED ABOVE THE SIDE SWAY ARM COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE SWAY ARM MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE FITTING TO BREAK AND POSSIBLY LOOSE AIR PRESSURE OR BRAKES. NLM

NHTSA ID
558859

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSI92

STRUCTURE

INFORMATION REGARDING BREAKAGE OF SLIDE OUT MOTOR MOUNTS. *TT

TSI79

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

EXPERIENCING A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BI-DIRECTIONAL ISOLATOR RELAY DELAY. *YC

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Holiday Rambler Imperial by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010030—
2009030—
2008020—
2007020—
2006020—
2005230—
2004260—
2003020—
2002010—
2001040—
2000040—
1999160—
1998Viewing230—
1997010—
1995150—
1994530—
1993121—
1992111—
1991411—
1990131—
1989021—
1988020—
1987020—
1986010—
1984010—
1983010—
1982010—
1981010—
1980010—
1977010—
1976010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.