1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
2 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs
08V257000 Jun 5, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 1-800-685-6545.
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
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 31, 2004
Incident date: Jun 9, 2004
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 FL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TSI92
Jan 1, 1999
160000 STRUCTURE
INFORMATION REGARDING BREAKAGE OF SLIDE OUT MOTOR MOUNTS. *TT
HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER across all model years (1998–2026).
78
Total Recalls
70
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 2 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |