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 consumer was pressing the brake to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle's brakes became so hot that smoke was billowing from the rv and was also coming inside the rv. The rv's transmission failed. The 100 gallon fuel tank leaked.
The worst 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V166000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 1‑877‑466‑6226.
Recall number 03V128000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional brace under the fuel tank.
Recall number 98V232000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial 2
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What 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial owners say
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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
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Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, close to a typical Imperial model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
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