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1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Alumascape years?

Alumascape NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted4 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2009: 3 complaints2015: 1 complaints
Alumascape NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1100%

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V166000OtherMay 8, 2003

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THERE WAS A ROCKING MOTION FELT FROM THE BEGINNING WHICH THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THIS WAS NORMAL AND DIDN'T MIND UNTIL HE HEARD A LOUD SNAP IN WHICH THE FIFTH WHEEL HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND RAISED UP INTO THE NOSE OF THE TRAILER. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT THE WELDED BRACKETS AND BRACES WERE BROKEN LOOSE,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 28, 2003

1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape — common questions

Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Holiday Rambler Alumascape. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.