1998 Holiday Rambler ENDEAVOR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
75,654 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 3 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Tires: 3; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 1; Suspension: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10059756 · 2004-02-25 (February 25, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT AXLE WAS OVERLOADED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10059756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10122561 · 2005-05-31 (May 31, 2005)
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 THE PRODUCT DAMAGE DEPARTMENT. WAS NOT SATIFICED WITH THE RESPONCE AND THEY SAID NO SAFETY RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 66,307 miles reported. Look up ODI 10122561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551286 · 2000-03-10 (March 10, 2000)
TWO TIRES BLEW OUT, MICHELIN XRV RADIAL 235/80R22.5. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552867 · 2000-07-03 (July 3, 2000)
FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 742403 · 2001-03-14 (March 14, 2001)
THE GVWR OF THE MOTOR HOME IS GROSSLY INSUFFICIENT FOR THE INTENDED USE. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO MY FAMILY AND OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THE MOTOR HOME HAS A GVWR OF 19,400 POUNDS. THE FRONT AXLE RATING IS 6,000 POUNDS WITH THE REAR AXLES CARRYING THE BALANCE OF 13,400 POUNDS. THE VEHICLE WAS WEIGHED ON A CERTIFIED SCALE WITH EMPTY HOLDING TANKS, HALF A TANK OF GAS, < TANK OF WATER AND FULL PROPANE. THE FRONT AXLE, WITH A DRIVER, SCALED AT 5,800 POUNDS AND THE REAR WAS 13,120 POUNDS FOR A TOTAL CURB WEIGHT OF 18,920 POUNDS.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 742403 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 9005361 · 2002-05-15 (May 15, 2002)
FOUR TIRES BLEW OUT, THE FORTH TIRE BLEW THE FENDER WELD OUT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9005361 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V166000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V074000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1998-04-09 (April 9, 1998)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗