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1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 47 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 03V166000 2003-05-08
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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 98V074000 1998-04-09 47 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FUEL RELAY WAS POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE. EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL RELAY.

Consequence

IF THE FUEL RELAY FAILS, ENGINE STALLING CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FUEL RELAY TO THE FRAME STRUT OF THE FIREWALL.

Complaints by component

TIRES
3
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
1
SUSPENSION
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt: good year tires, failur on right rear outside deul, tread seperation happened, damagae to the motor home. Looking at the right front tries, I found buldges on the tread, spare tire also had a buldge type spot on it. I have called goodyear, and said they could pro rate for new ones. Did take to…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2005-05-25

“While driving 60 mph front driver's side tire blew out. Consumer stated that front axle was overloaded. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-11-15

“While driving 60 mph front driver's side tire blew out. Consumer stated that front axle was overloaded. *ak”

TIRES · reported 2003-11-15

“Four tires blew out, the forth tire blew the fender weld out”

TIRES · reported 2000-12-04

“Two tires blew out, michelin xrv radial 235/80r22.5. Yh”

TIRES · reported 1999-12-04

“Suspension springs failed, leaning on driver's side.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

“Brake squealed repeatedly and front brake shoes failed several times, afterward brake drums were unfitted. Yh”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

“Brake squealed repeatedly and front brake shoes failed several times, afterward brake drums were unfitted. Yh”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

Defect investigations

Investigation SQ97018 Opened 1997-09-09 · closed 1998-04-08

RELOCATE FUEL RELAY

HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMITS THAT THEY INADVERTENTLY POSITION THE FUEL RELAY IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ENGINE.THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER REVIEWING CHASSIS BUILDER INFORMATION AND NOT THE RESULT OF COMPLAINTS.HOLIDAY RAMBLER PURPORTS THAT THEIR RECORDS INDICATE MOST OF THE MOTOR HOMES AFFECTED MAY STILL BE AT THEIR…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.