1999 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER
2 recalls — 7 complaints
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
7 total complaints
1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jan 26, 2009
Incident date: 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.... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Jan 6, 1999
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 6, 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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2000
THE GRAY WATER TANK FAILED. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
ENTRY DOOR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AND WARPED CAUSING IT TO SWING OPEN WHEN MANUVERING A CORNER RESULTING IN DOG FALLING OUT AND BEING KILLED. NLM
1 deaths
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 6, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1998
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
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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| 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 (current) | 2 | 7 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |