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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 6 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
6 reports
25,000 miles · Jan 26, 2009
Fuel System, Other
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. WHILE TRAVELING TO FLORIDA, …
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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. WHILE TRAVELING TO FLORIDA, FUEL BEGAN LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS REQUIRED TO PAY $60 TO HAVE FORD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR (PART NUMBER F7UZ9F792DC) WAS NOT IN STOCK PER THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PARTS THAT THEY FOUND HAVE 80,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WANTS BRAND NEW PARTS FOR HER VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,250 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10256408
Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 2002
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING, NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011237
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2001
Power Train
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 HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE DUE TO …
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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 HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE DUE TO DRIVING IT OVER20000 MILES WITH TOO MUCH WEIGHT RIDING ON THE WRONG REAR AXLE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #559401
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other
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
NHTSA ODI #552463
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 1999
Wheels
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
NHTSA ODI #850103
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 1999
Structure
ENTRY DOOR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AND WARPED CAUSING IT TO SWING OPEN WHEN MANUVERING A CORNER RESULTING IN DOG FALLING OUT AND BEING KILLED. NLM
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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