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#BS-1998-HOLIMP-3D32

1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial

Based on reports from 6 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
2
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tankHIGH

1 owners reported service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Air:controlsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank1 (17%)
Service Brakes, Air:controls1 (17%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood1 (17%)
Speed Control1 (17%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (17%)
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly1 (17%)

1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank Issues

Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Air:controls Issues

Service Brakes, Air:controls complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, air:controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

03V128000Sep 2003

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS' FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE INCORRECT. THE TIRE INFLATION IS LISTED AS 60 PSI WHEN THE CORRECT SHOULD BE 80 PSI. IN ADDITION, THE AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS INCORRECT ON CERTAIN 1998 IMPERIAL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE LABEL SHOWS 6000 LBS. WHEN THE CORRECT RATING SHOULD BE 5200 LBS.

03V166000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

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.

98V232000Oct 1998

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. INADEQUATE BRACING WAS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK. THE BRACE COULD FAIL ALLOWING ONE END OF THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN FROM ITS POSITION AND HANG LOWER THAN THE OTHER END.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial is related to the service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial reliable?
The 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Holiday Rambler Imperial problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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