1990 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1990 Holiday Rambler Imperial.
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- Ford Recreational Vehicle (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1990 Recreational Vehicle
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Holiday Rambler recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Holiday Rambler
Fuel System, Gasoline #90V157000 · 1990 · 154 units
Problem: Incorrect size ear type clamps were used to secure nylon gasoline lines to barbed connector fittings.
Risk: Gasoline lines under pressure from fuel pump could leak;in the presence of a source of ignition, fuel leak could result in a fire.
Fix: Install proper size ear type clamps.
Suspension #90V186000 · 1990 · 336 units
Problem: The suspension coil spring box mounting brackets, which are fastened to the main chassis frame, may fail.
Risk: Bracket failure allows the coil spring box to move and,consequently, damage the rear brake lines affecting brake performance.
Fix: Repair to prevent mounting bracket failure.
Seats #92V183000 · 1992 · 10,350 units
Problem: The driver and passenger front outboard occupant seat have been designed with the safety belt anchorage on the seat structure. it is possible, in a vehicle crash, that the seat structure would fail to withstand the forces within the limits set forth in fmvss 207 and fmvss 210.
Risk: The seating and safety belt systems fail to comply withthe safety standards of fmvss 207 and 210, and could increase the risk of injuryto occupants in the event of a crash or sudden stop.
Fix: Relocate the seat belt anchorage assemblies from the seat pedestal assembly to the vehicle frame through the floor structure to reduce the load on the seat pedestal assembly in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 1990 Holiday Rambler Imperial have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Holiday Rambler for the 1990 Imperial. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1990 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes, hydraulic.