The 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,587 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V2570002008-06-058,587 affected
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.
EQUIPMENT03V1660002003-05-08
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
1deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 holiday rambler vacationer. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed. During the repair, the metal tube in the fuel line that connects to the fuel injector disintegrated and dripped onto the manifold. It took the mechanic more than four days to repair the fuel pump.…”
“Transmission fails while driving, no warning was given. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
“Entry door installed improperly and warped causing it to swing open when manuvering a corner resulting in dog falling out and being killed. Nlm”
“The rear end of the vehicle would bottom out whenever driving over slight dip or small bump, the rear axle was 10000 lbs when it should had been 13500 lbs. Nlm monaco replaced the rear axle assembly, however consumer had to drive 140 miles one way to have the work done and is wondering what damage…”
“While traveling notice vibration coming from the wheel hubs as a result of nuts:lugs: bolts coming undone. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton. *ak”
“The gas tank (75 gallon) can only be filled 50% capacity and refueling requires 40 minutes which only allows approximately 4 hours driving time. Nlm”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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