1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
3 recalls, 6 complaints - 2 TSBs
03V166000 May 8, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 THROU... Read more
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 SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONAC... Read more
03V128000 Apr 7, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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 RAT... Read more
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 FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ... Read more
98V232000 Sep 18, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 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 T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 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 T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 26, 2004
Incident date: Aug 26, 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 T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Feb 6, 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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Feb 6, 2001
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 6, 2001
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
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TSI92
Jan 1, 1999
160000 STRUCTURE
INFORMATION REGARDING BREAKAGE OF SLIDE OUT MOTOR MOUNTS. *TT
TSI79
May 1, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BI-DIRECTIONAL ISOLATOR RELAY DELAY. *YC
HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL across all model years (1976, 2010).
71
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL - Year by Year
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| 1998 (current) | 3 | 6 | |
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| 1993 | 2 | 1 | View |
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| 1991 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 | View |
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| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |