1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Vacationer years?

Vacationer 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 Vacationer problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	100%	new

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V257000OtherJune 5, 2008 · 8,587 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 9, 2004

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — common questions

Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1998 compare to other Vacationer years?

What are the most common 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems?

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — common questions

Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have recalls?

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