2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
The 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SUSPENSION:FRONT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), Suspensionfront (1 complaint), and Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR, potentially affecting up to 3,729 vehicles.
Recall 04V080000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 358 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V038000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 2,156 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V360000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 26 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V441000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 1,189 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*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.
TRAILING ARM FAILURE ON MY 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. *TR
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?? *TR THANKS, ED
Safety Rating for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR
- 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 16 complaints
- 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 17 complaints
- 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 3 complaints
- 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 27 complaints
- 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR (current)
- 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 2 complaints
- 2007 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 2 complaints
- 2008 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 0 complaints
- 2009 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR — 2 complaints
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- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE — 48 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL — 29 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE — 27 total complaints
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMASCAPE — 22 total complaints