2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
5 recalls — 27 complaints — 3 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.
05V053000 Feb 14, 2005
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, THE SPACER PLATE UNDER THE TRAILING ARMS HAD A TRANSVERSE WELD WHICH CREATES A HEAT RISER AND CAUSE THE TRAILING ARMS TO CRACK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORHOME AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REPLACE THE TRAILING ARMS FOR CRACKS AND REPLACING THE TRAILING ARMS AND U-BOLTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION OF THE MOTORHOMES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
04V038000 Jan 28, 2004
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Consequence
THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL I-BEAM. ALSO, DEALERS WILL WELD THE STIFFENERS FROM THE PANARD BAR BRACKET TO THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
03V267000 Jul 28, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING WORN AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT SYSTEM THAT COULD DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND/OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE EYELET ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CABLE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 1, 2018
Incident date: Oct 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND INSTANTLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT CRASHING INTO THE POLE WAS THE ONLY WAY TO S... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 30, 2015
Incident date: Jul 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VEER TO ONE SIDE AND THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED OVER TO THE SHOULDER TO COOL OFF AND WAS LATER DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 3, 2013
Incident date: Jun 20, 2013
FRONT CALIPERS DID NOT RELEASE, CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE ROTORS AND PADS I HAVE A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. *TR
TIRES
Apr 23, 2013
Incident date: Apr 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES S208 LOAD RATING TIRES, SIZE: 255 70 22.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW AND THE TREAD BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE TI... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 16, 2010
Incident date: May 13, 2010
I HAVE A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. I HAVE THE SAME BOSCH BRAKES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING RECALLED ON THE WORK HORSE CHASSIS. I SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE WORK HORSE RECALL SINCE I HAVE THE SAME BRAKES. HOLIDAY RAMBLER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND WAS BOUGHT BY MONACO AND IT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 16, 2010
Incident date: May 13, 2010
I HAVE A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. I HAVE THE SAME BOSCH BRAKES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING RECALLED ON THE WORK HORSE CHASSIS. I SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE WORK HORSE RECALL SINCE I HAVE THE SAME BRAKES. HOLIDAY RAMBLER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND WAS BOUGHT BY MONACO AND IT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 20, 2010
Incident date: Jan 28, 2010
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOME BOSCH BRAKE CALIBERS STICKING. 73MM. HAD TO CHANGE ALL 4 CALIBERS. NOW DRIVERS SIDE STICKING. VERY DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE. *TR
STRUCTURE
Sep 23, 2009
Incident date: Jul 29, 2009
EVENTS LEADING TO DISCOVERY OF FAILURE - FAILURE OF AIRBAG AND PANHARD TIE ARM ON 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 36' AMBASSADOR DIESEL PUSHER MOTORHOME WHILE 500MI FROM HOME, AND THEN SECOND AIRBAG PUNCTURED AND REPLACED, ALONG WITH SWAYING ACTION THAT CAUSED DIFFICULTY DRIVING LED TO DISCOVERY OF BROKEN(COMP... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 23, 2009
Incident date: Jul 29, 2009
EVENTS LEADING TO DISCOVERY OF FAILURE - FAILURE OF AIRBAG AND PANHARD TIE ARM ON 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 36' AMBASSADOR DIESEL PUSHER MOTORHOME WHILE 500MI FROM HOME, AND THEN SECOND AIRBAG PUNCTURED AND REPLACED, ALONG WITH SWAYING ACTION THAT CAUSED DIFFICULTY DRIVING LED TO DISCOVERY OF BROKEN(COMP... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Aug 8, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
REAR TRAILING ARM ON MONACO AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER BREAK MY VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECALLED ( 05V053000 ) IN 2005 FOR SAME PROBLEM. A CHECK OF RV FORUMS INDICATE MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME FAILURE. THE COMPANY THAT IS NOW MANUFACTURING REPLACEMENT PARTS INDICATED TO ME THEY WERE SHIPP... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 8, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
REAR TRAILING ARM ON MONACO AND HOLIDAY RAMBLER BREAK MY VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECALLED ( 05V053000 ) IN 2005 FOR SAME PROBLEM. A CHECK OF RV FORUMS INDICATE MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME FAILURE. THE COMPANY THAT IS NOW MANUFACTURING REPLACEMENT PARTS INDICATED TO ME THEY WERE SHIPP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 27, 2009
Incident date: May 8, 2009
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, AMBASSADOR, 34PST, AFTER LIGHT STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEAT, THE DISK BRAKE CALIPERS FAIL TO RELEASE COMPLETELY OVERHEATING THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES TO THE POINT OF BURNING. GEAR OIL CAN BE SMELLED AND THE WH... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Dec 10, 2008
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR MOTOR HOME. GRAB BAR ON OUTSIDE OF COACH BROKE OFF WHILE MY HUSBAND CLIMBED INTO THE COACH. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 16, 2007
AS OWNERS OF 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, WHILE TRAVELING IN NOVA SCOTIA CANADA ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MILES PER HOUR THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL -ARM BROKE CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO BLOW, AND THE FRAME OF THE MOTORHOME SAT DOWN ON THE AXLE AND THE AXLE MOVED BACK SWERVING THE MOTORHOME CAUSING PARTIA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 16, 2007
AS OWNERS OF 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, WHILE TRAVELING IN NOVA SCOTIA CANADA ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MILES PER HOUR THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL -ARM BROKE CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO BLOW, AND THE FRAME OF THE MOTORHOME SAT DOWN ON THE AXLE AND THE AXLE MOVED BACK SWERVING THE MOTORHOME CAUSING PARTIA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE 55 MPH, THE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, BRAKE PADS ALSO FAILED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR HOWEVER; THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE 55 MPH, THE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, BRAKE PADS ALSO FAILED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR HOWEVER; THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE 55 MPH, THE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, BRAKE PADS ALSO FAILED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR HOWEVER; THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE 55 MPH, THE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, BRAKE PADS ALSO FAILED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR HOWEVER; THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLU... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE 55 MPH, THE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, BRAKE PADS ALSO FAILED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR HOWEVER; THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 8, 2007
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
ABS SENSOR KEEPS ON BURNING OUT. HAVE REPLACED LEFT REAR 2 TIMES, FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT. WAS TOLD THAT HOUSING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER, CALLED MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD NO RECALLS ON THE UNIT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 8, 2007
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
ABS SENSOR KEEPS ON BURNING OUT. HAVE REPLACED LEFT REAR 2 TIMES, FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT. WAS TOLD THAT HOUSING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER, CALLED MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD NO RECALLS ON THE UNIT. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Apr 25, 2007
Incident date: Apr 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED LOW ON THE RIGHT SIDE ALMOST AS IF HE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER ARM WAS BROKEN, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS SHIFTED... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 19, 2005
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
DT: WHILE DRIVING MOTOR HOME THE TRAILING ARM IN THE REAR END SNAPPED IN HALF. THE CALLER WAS GOING 65 MPH, VEHICLE JERKED THE REAR END TO RIGHT, BUT THE CALLER WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. THE CALLER SAID THERE WAS RECALL05V053000 ON MODEL BUILT AT A DIFFERENT PLANT BUT NOT THIS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR HAD THE SPACER PLATE UNDER THE TRAILING ARM AND HAD A TRANSVERSE WELD AND THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE IN HALF. THE OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION GAVE WAY AND NEARLY CAUSED THE FAMILY IN THE MOTOR H... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 9, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V 038 000 CONCERNING I-BEAM IMITATOR IN FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION CRACK IN MARCH, 2004. PARTS WERE ORDERED ON 3-15-04. AS OF TODAY, PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NO DATE OF AVAILABILITY. HOWEVER, C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 22, 2003
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ABS AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD, THEN THE BRAKES LOCK UP. DRIVER HAS TO PUMP THE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE BRAKES. BRAKING SYSTEM COMPONENTS BURNED 5 TIMES AFTER THIS HAD OCCURRED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE BREAKING... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
040318
Jan 1, 2004
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
RESEALING OF THE TAILLIGHTS. TO INCLUDE 2003 MONACO SOCIALITE. *TT
139
Oct 3, 2003
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
MONACO COACH CORPORATION IS DISTRIBUTING A TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN #139 FOR SPECIFIC 2003 CLASS A MOTORHOMES THAT REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF THE GENERATOR SPARK ARRESTOR. SERVICE BULLETIN AND OWNER NOTIFICATION. *TT
124
Aug 13, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
JB RADIATOR INNER COOLER FAILURE ON ALUMINUM RADIATORS. *TT
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 5 | 27 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 17 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 16 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |