Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls and problems
23 recalls and 66 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
66
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
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Holiday Rambler Ambassador by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ambassador | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Ambassador | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Ambassador | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Ambassador | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Ambassador | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Ambassador | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Ambassador | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Ambassador | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Ambassador | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Ambassador | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Ambassador | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Ambassador | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Ambassador | 6 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Ambassador | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
All Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-734 | Nov 17, 2017 | 2009–2010, 2012–2014 | Equipment | REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde… |
| 15V-872 | Dec 23, 2015 | 2009–2014 | Equipment | Allied Recreation Group, Inc. |
| 14V-756 | Nov 26, 2014 | 2015 | Seats, Seat Belts | Allied Recreation Group, Inc. |
| 13V-020 | Jan 17, 2013 | 2013 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model… |
| 12V-060 | Feb 16, 2012 | 2009–2011 | Electrical System | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through… |
| 11V-557 | Nov 17, 2011 | 2011 | Visibility | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 beaver, holiday rambler and monaco coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through april 15, 2011. |
| 10V-455 | Sep 27, 2010 | 2009 | Equipment | Navistar is recalling certain vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. |
| 10V-284 | Jun 25, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Kongsberg power products systems I, inc., (Kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake… |
| 10V-014 | Jan 20, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 beaver contessa, model year 2009 beaver marquis, patriot, monterey, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler ambassador, model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler endeavor, model… |
| 08V-257 | Jun 5, 2008 | 2000–2001, 2003 | Equipment | Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. |
| 07V-404 | Sep 6, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Equipment | On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper… |
| 05V-053 | Feb 14, 2005 | 2002–2003 | Suspension | 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. |
| 04V-441 | Sep 13, 2004 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug. |
| 04V-080 | Feb 17, 2004 | 2004 | Seat Belts | Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-038 | Jan 28, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Suspension | On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process. |
| 03V-360 | Oct 1, 2003 | 2004 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies. |
| 03V-267 | Jul 28, 2003 | 2003 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes, the battery cable that is attached to the circuit breaker is routed too close to the frame of the coach. |
| 03V-101 | Mar 17, 2003 | 2001 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, the federal certification label is incorrect. |
| 02V-278 | Oct 22, 2002 | 2000–2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 01V-256 | Aug 15, 2001 | 2001–2002 | Steering | Vehicle description: motor homes. |
| 01V-128 | Apr 30, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. |
| 00V-229 | Oct 13, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Power Train | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. |
| 00V-279 | Sep 22, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (Abs), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has the most reports (18). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Holiday Rambler Ambassador have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Holiday Rambler Ambassador model years 2000–2004, 2007–2015.
What are the most common Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, structure problems most often.