Holiday Rambler Alumascape 2000

Model Alumascape made in 2000 by Holiday Rambler got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension and trailer hitches. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01V112000MONACO COACH CORP.from 07/01/1998 to 04/24/2001V (Vehicle)628006/05/2001MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION04/05/200104/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers. a wire supplying 12volt dc to the holding tank monitoring system display panel was installed without proper circuit protection. the circuit is connected to the voltage source with a 12volt dc 50 amp self-resetting circuit breaker as protection against an electrical short to ground.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a 6-amp circuit breaker on the 12volt dc wire supplying voltage to the holding tank monitor panel display. owner notification began june 5, 2001. 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 monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V257000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 11/17/1997 to 07/15/2002V (Vehicle)858708/29/2008MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION06/05/200806/06/2008
Defect SummaryMonaco 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 SummaryExtended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective SummaryMonaco 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.
NotesMonaco recall no. 08017.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01V018000MONACO COACH CORP.from 06/15/1998 to 10/15/2000V (Vehicle)49103/29/2001MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION01/23/200101/24/2001
Defect SummaryFifth wheel trailers. the routing of the liquid propane gas (lpg) line was inadvertently installed in the sidewall of the slideout. if the recreational vehicle is operated with the line improperly installed, there is the risk of premature failure due to abrasion, or puncture of the lpg line, which could lead to release of lpg in the recreational vehicle.
Consequence SummaryThe release of the lpg inside the vehicle could lead to an explosion in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the refrigerator lpg line, and if mounted in the slideout, the stove lpg line. the new line(s) will be routed in a way that makes them accessible the entire run to the appliance. owner notification began march 29, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04V483000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 06/15/1998 to 07/11/2003V (Vehicle)343910/29/2004MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION10/05/200410/13/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. the recall began on october 29, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
NotesMonaco recall no. r02233.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
112/14/1999
 When towing trailer will sway uncontrollably when being passed by another vehicle or by wind. manufacturer has been notified about this problem. nothing was done about the situation. consumer has corrected the problem by installing a hensley arrow towing hitch. *ak one of the primary causes of the trailer sway is insufficient trailer hitch weight. the fact that all heavy items are put behind the axles could induce more severe sway. *yh
TRAILER HITCHES
412/14/1999
 Consumer believes that the trailer hitch is of insufficient weight which causes the vehicle to sway when passing vehicles of any size and cross and quartering winds. nlm