2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls and problems

The 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls

Recall 04V-441: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 04V-080: Seat Belts

Reported Feb 17, 2004 · 358 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210 "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.

Risk: The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. Owner notification began march 8, 2004. 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 or villa international at 714-535-7272.

Recall 04V-038: Suspension

Reported Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Problem: On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 03V-360: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Oct 1, 2003 · 26 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.

Risk: This does not comply with the standard.

Fix: Dealers will install new front and rear cloth covered brake lines that have the required certification tags. Owner notification began october 20, 2003. 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 1-877-466-6226.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Suspension › Rear — 1
  • Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 56,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2011
The contact owns a 2004 holiday ambassador. The contact noticed that the vehicles trailer arm had fractured similar to NHTSA campaign id number:04v038000 ( Suspension:front). The contact did not inform the dealer of the failure. The manufacturer was informed; however, they did not provide any assistance. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.
Structure · at 31,000 miles · reported Sep 24, 2009
Hr ambassador 2004 38 foot roadmaster chassis. Frame inspection completed at kaiser brake and alignment today. They found a 3/8 inch crack in each trailing arm just above the shim between the axel and the arm. The tech said this is an on going problem with this 4 bag configuration. Monaco has a kit which is available with a stronger thicker walled arm and new "u" bolts. Any info out there on this potentially catastrophic cracking problem?? Thanks, ed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: 04V-441 (engine and engine cooling), 04V-080 (seat belts), 04V-038 (suspension), 03V-360 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.

Are Holiday Rambler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Holiday Rambler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.