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1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer

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.
6
Latest Jan 26, 2009
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.
2
Latest Jun 5, 2008
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.
0
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.
0
0 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, most frequently naming the fuel system, body & structure and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Fuel system233.3%
  • Body & structure116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%
  • Transmission116.7%

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

2 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
08V257000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 5, 2008
8,587 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The 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 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R08017View 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Jan 26, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. DURING THE REPAIR, THE METAL TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE FUEL INJECTOR DISINTEGRATED AND DRIPPED ONTO THE MANIFOLD. IT TOOK THE MECHANIC MORE THAN FOUR DAYS TO REPAIR THE FUEL PUMP. WHILE TRAVELING TO FLORIDA, FUEL BEGAN LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS REQUIRED TO PAY $60 TO HAVE FORD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR (PART NUMBER F7UZ9F792DC) WAS NOT IN STOCK PER THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PARTS THAT THEY FOUND HAVE 80,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WANTS BRAND NEW PARTS FOR HER VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,250 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

NHTSA ID
10256408
Incident
Jan 26, 2009
Mileage
25,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Jun 6, 2002

TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8011237
Incident
Mar 18, 2002
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 2, 2001

THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BOTTOM OUT WHENEVER DRIVING OVER SLIGHT DIP OR SMALL BUMP, THE REAR AXLE WAS 10000 LBS WHEN IT SHOULD HAD BEEN 13500 LBS. NLM MONACO REPLACED THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE 140 MILES ONE WAY TO HAVE THE WORK DONE AND IS WONDERING WHAT DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE DUE TO DRIVING IT OVER20000 MILES WITH TOO MUCH WEIGHT RIDING ON THE WRONG REAR AXLE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
559401
Incident
Jan 6, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Jun 2, 2000

THE GAS TANK (75 GALLON) CAN ONLY BE FILLED 50% CAPACITY AND REFUELING REQUIRES 40 MINUTES WHICH ONLY ALLOWS APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS DRIVING TIME. NLM

NHTSA ID
552463
Other / unspecified
Filed Oct 6, 1999

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE WHEEL HUBS AS A RESULT OF NUTS:LUGS: BOLTS COMING UNDONE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

NHTSA ID
850103
Incident
Aug 10, 1998
Body & structure
Filed Aug 20, 1999
1 death reported

ENTRY DOOR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AND WARPED CAUSING IT TO SWING OPEN WHEN MANUVERING A CORNER RESULTING IN DOG FALLING OUT AND BEING KILLED. NLM

NHTSA ID
548071
Incident
Jul 10, 1999

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Holiday Rambler Vacationer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025110—
2024020—
2023060—
2022050—
2021260—
2020050—
2019020—
2018140—
2017160—
2016130—
2015410—
2014010—
2013010—
2012010—
2011210—
2007110—
2006120—
2005120—
2004830—
2003551—
2002136147.6
2001051—
2000140—
1999Viewing620—
1998120—
1997500—
1994100—

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.