The 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 523 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT03V1660002003-05-08
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.
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 MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
EQUIPMENT03V1280002003-04-07125 affected
Defect
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…
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 MONACO AT…
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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