Holiday Rambler Imperial 1995
Model Imperial made in 1995 by Holiday Rambler got 2 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningequipment, unknown or other and visibility.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V250000 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 06/01/1994 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 313 | 01/30/1995 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 12/29/1994 | 01/03/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The remote power switch(es) located on the hydraulic motor that operates the slide-out room is not water-proof allowing moisture to penetrate into the switch creating an electrical path. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This electrical path can energize the motor solenoidcoil starting the motor for the slide-out room and the room will begin toextend. this can cause loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the remote slide-out switch(es) and limit the operation of the slide-out to the primary switch(es) mounted inside the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; electric.vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers produced with eitherone or two hydraulically operated slide-out rooms.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V226000 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 05/01/1994 to 06/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 301 | 12/19/1995 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 11/30/1995 | 11/30/1995 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The federal certification label overstates the gross axle weight rating (gawr) as 5,000 lbs. the correct gawr is 4,670 lbs. this does not conform to fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the load rating for the tires and atires pressures designated on the federal certification label are not appropriate for the incorrectly stated gawr. incorrect tire and tire inflations can result in tire failure and possible vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be sent replacement certification labels and instructions for replacing them. if they prefer, owners can have their dealers replace these labels for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; certification label; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: 36' aluma-lite and aluma lite custom scs and 37' imperial and imperial custom scs and wrs fifth wheel travel trailers.note: if you do not receive a new certification label within a reasonable time please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V423000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 05/25/1996 to 06/21/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3463 | 03/13/2008 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 09/06/2007 | 09/13/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Monaco will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V036001 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 03/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 148 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 03/15/1996 | 03/27/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The awning attached for the slide-out room can unfurl or unroll during transit causing the bracket to rip free of the sidewall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The awning could break loose while the vehicle is in motion resulting in a vehicle accident and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Carefree of colorado is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install arm locks, anti-billow studs and brackets as well as wind deflectors on these awnings. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with slide-out rooms. also see campaign no. 96e003, carefree of colorado, the supplier of the awning. note: 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 carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V211002 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 09/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 200 | 12/09/1995 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/13/1995 | 10/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When operated at a high speed, the front wiper arm connection to the wiper drive pivot shaft can loosen causing the windshield wiper system to fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of wiper function results in reduced visibility for the driver in inclement weather conditions and increases the risk of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective wiper systems with a different wiper system design. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual; winshield wiper and washer.vehicle description: class a motorhomes which use windshield wiper systems provided by robert bosch corporation.note: 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 holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| TS1045 | 07/01/1995 | 45097 | Insufficient dash heat could be due to the engine coolant supply and return lines being reversed. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||||
| TS1048 | 06/01/1995 | 45099 | The leveling jacks cannot be operated unless the ignition is in the on condition. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| TS1054 | 09/01/1994 | 45913 | Tails lights not properly sealed. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| Driver has difficulty steering motorhome, there is erratic swaying of the motorhome. *ak | |||