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NHTSA Recall 03V128000: Labels (equipment)

MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Holiday Rambler Imperial.

125
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (September 15)
NHTSA campaign03V128000
Manufacturer campaignR02146
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedApril 7, 2003
Owner notificationSeptember 15, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This incorrect information could lead to under/over inflated tires and could cause or contribute to premature tire failure possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the unit.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the federal certification label on the units involved. Owner notification is expected to begin during april 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V128000

Make and modelModel years
Holiday Rambler Imperial1998, 1999

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.