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 fluid overheated. I believe that the placement of the brake fluid resevoir helped contribute to the failure. On this vehicle the resevoir is inboard of the driver-side front wheel, between the chassis and the engine, where heat from the engine can affect it.
The worst 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 1
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Questions about the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, fewer than a typical Vacationer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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