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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
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…
1998 Holiday Rambler ImperialProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Fuel system, diesel
1Power train
1Service brakes, air
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Other: labels
Risk. THIS INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES AND COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN…
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Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other Imperial year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Imperial median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Imperial owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS THAT PARALLELS THE FRAME AT THE ENGINE CAME LOOSE AND FELL DOWN ON THE EXHAUST PIPE AND HAS HEAT DAMAGE. NLM
Own a 1998 Imperial?
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