1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Imperial years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial. That is the most of any Imperial model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional brace under the fuel tank.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
Other Holiday Rambler Imperial years
← 1997 Imperial · 1999 Imperial →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Imperial | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Imperial | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 Imperial | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Imperial | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Imperial | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Imperial | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 Imperial | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 Imperial | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Imperial | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Imperial | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Imperial | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Imperial | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Imperial | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Imperial | 1 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, diesel, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Imperial model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.