2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
6 recalls — 17 complaints — 11 TSBs
08V257000 Jun 5, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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
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.
03V101000 Mar 17, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT. THE INITIAL LABEL SHOWS TIRE SIZE AS 255/75R 22.5H WITH THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE BEING 255/70R 22.5H.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED LABEL ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 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 1-877-466-8226.
02V278000 Oct 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE OR REBUILD THE CALIPERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
01V256000 Aug 15, 2001
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A UNIT IS AFFECTED IF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS FULLY COMPRESSED OR IS TOO SHORT TO MEET MAXIMUM EXTENSION SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2001. 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 MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
01V128005 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 CONTAC... Read more
00V229003 Oct 13, 2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 20, 2013
Incident date: Dec 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED ALL OF THE CALIPER OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PROCEED TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CALIPER WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVIS... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 20, 2013
Incident date: Dec 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED ALL OF THE CALIPER OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PROCEED TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CALIPER WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVIS... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 22, 2013
Incident date: Aug 7, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT FAILED TO RELEASE. THE BRAKES RESPONDED BUT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT DISPENSED WATER ONTO THE BRAKES. AFTER THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Dec 20, 2007
BRAKES ARE HARD TO USE, AND OFTEN GET HOT TO THE POINT OF A BURNT SMELL. THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. WHEN REPAIRED I AM TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF THE HEAT THE SENSORS CONTINUE TO BE DESTROYED. I HAVE BROUGHT IT INTO BE SERVICED IN MARCH 2010 AND AM REQUIRED TO HAVE A NEW BRAKE BOOSTER IN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 29, 2009
Incident date: Aug 15, 2009
MY 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR HAS BEEN RECALLED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V278000. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED MONACO AND WAS TOLD THEY DECLARED BANKRUPTCY AND WAS NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE. MY VEHICLE HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS RECALL. IS IT TRUE THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 21, 2009
Incident date: Jul 6, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. HE HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED SMOKE POURING OUT FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL OF... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 17, 2009
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ABS INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL THE BRAKE LINES BURNING AND NOTICED THAT THE WHEELS WERE HOT, WHICH CAUSED THE DISCS TO CRACK. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 6, 2009
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE OVERHEATED AND BEGAN SMOKING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE FAILURE LEFT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKING POWER. HE NOTICED THAT THE ISSUE OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IN 2002, THE BRAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 6, 2009
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE OVERHEATED AND BEGAN SMOKING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE FAILURE LEFT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKING POWER. HE NOTICED THAT THE ISSUE OCCURRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IN 2002, THE BRAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 6, 2007
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONACO HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH EITHER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL OR THE REAR WHEELS. THE WHEELS WOULD EXUDE A VERY STRONG BURNING SMELL, SMOKE, SHIMMY, SHAKE, BURN, FREEZE, AND LOCK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 30, 2007
Incident date: Aug 5, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ABS ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE SENSORS TO OVERHEAT AND MELT. HE ALSO SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CALIPERS CAUSE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 14, 2006
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH ON CLEAR DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES HAD OVERHEATED, AND BURNED OUT THE ABS SENSOR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 12, 2006
Incident date: Sep 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON A COUNTRY ROAD, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING WAS PRESENT. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ELECTRICAL WIRES AROUND THE BRAKES AND REAR WHEELS WERE MELTED. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER WAS ALER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jul 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND A FIRE STARTED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 02V278000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES; FOUNDATION COMPONENTS HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Jun 6, 2004
EXITING EISENHOWER TUNNEL WEST BOUND ON I-70, SPEED INCREASED TO THE POINT THAT PAC-BRAKE CAUSED ENGINE SPEED TO APPROACH GOVERNED LIMIT, HARD APPLICATION OF BRAKES (ABOUT 4-5 SECONDS) TO SLOW TO LESS THAN GOVERNED SPEED APPARENTLY CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP IN LEFT REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSING ABS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 8, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V278000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THAT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL END COMPONENTS SUCH AS BEARINGS, RACES, SPINDLES, KNUCKLES, SEALS, HUBS, ROTORS, PATCH BOLTS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS, AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Dec 30, 2002
WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE WARMS UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES START SMOKING AND CONSUMER CAN SMELL RUBBER BURNING. CONSUMER STATES ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY STIFF WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. TOOK TO DELAER AND THEY REPLACED FRONT WHEEL AND AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
11 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
124
Aug 13, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
JB RADIATOR INNER COOLER FAILURE ON ALUMINUM RADIATORS. *TT
030201
Feb 4, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
TOUCH PAD SHIFTER. *SCC
115
Sep 4, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT
115
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MONACO HAS DETERMINED THAT AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET IS RECOMMENDED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE OVERHEAD CABINET. *TT
115
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TSI PARTS PURCHASE ORDER FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT
TSI114
Aug 6, 2001
354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
IMFORMATION REGARDING FRONT JACK MOUNTING PLATE. NLM
TSI114
Aug 1, 2001
354100 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
MONACO HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MOTORHOMES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HARDWARE AT THE FRONT LEVELING JACK. THE ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION HARDWARE WILL ELIMINATE UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE LEVELED. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING ORDERS FOR SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE DOOR HANDLE TEARDROP STRIKER. *TT
010305
Mar 20, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
TSI115
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE OVERHEAD CABINET. *SLC
HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR across all model years (1980–2015).
56
Total Recalls
78
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — Year by Year
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| 2015 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 27 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 6 | 17 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 16 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |