Owners have filed 27 complaints
about the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador with NHTSA between 2003 and 2018.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 68
Against the median year of the Holiday Rambler Ambassador. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 19
3.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 98
58% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2003 compares with every other Holiday Rambler Ambassador
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
13.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
830.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
311.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1038.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
27.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
27.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2003peak 5Nov 2018
Recalls on the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
08V257000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
05V053000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
04V038000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
03V267000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.
Risk: 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.
02V278000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2005036122 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, a spacer plate under the trailing arms of the rear suspension has a transverse weld which can eventually cause the trailing arms to crack. This condition can create a rough driving condition and damage the rear suspension system. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the trailing arms and u-bolts.
Recall 2004116185 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorhomes, 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. This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necesary.
Recall 200403578 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitators in the front axle suspension and the panhard bar bracket on the rear axle have the potential to crack and break due to inadequate welding process. If this happens, it could cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Correction: Dealer will replace the front suspension I-beams and weld stiffeners from the panhard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing.
Recall 20032875 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the battery cable attached to the 150-amp breaker is routed too close to the frame. This could result in the cable becoming worn and creating a short in the 12-volt system. Correction: Dealer will rotate the eyelet on the breaker to eliminate the possibility of the cable rubbing on the frame.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 53,500 milesKnoxville, TNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
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 STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE IN THE REVERSE POSITION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PREMIER TRUCK GROUP OF KNOXVILLE (1413 EVERETT ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37932 (800) 443-2324) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOOT VALVE WAS FAULTY AND THAT AIR WAS INDUCED INTO THE BRAKE LINES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE CALIBER, THE FRONT AXLE, AND ALL OF THE ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,500. *DT
NHTSA complaint #11144654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 53,500 milesKnoxville, TNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
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 STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE IN THE REVERSE POSITION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PREMIER TRUCK GROUP OF KNOXVILLE (1413 EVERETT ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37932 (800) 443-2324) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOOT VALVE WAS FAULTY AND THAT AIR WAS INDUCED INTO THE BRAKE LINES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE CALIBER, THE FRONT AXLE, AND ALL OF THE ABS SENSOR LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,500. *DT
NHTSA complaint #11144654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesGranbury, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
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. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO ADDRESS THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
NHTSA complaint #10744971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,394 milesPahrump, NV
SERVICE BRAKES
FRONT CALIPERS DID NOT RELEASE, CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE ROTORS AND PADS I HAVE A ROADMASTER CHASSIS.
NHTSA complaint #10533403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesSouth Jordan, UT
TIRES
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 TIRE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM TRUCK DRIVERS ABOUT THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10509232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,368 milesWauchula, FL
WHEELS
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 WENT OUT OF BUSINESS ALSO. NAVISTAR BOUGHT MONACO. NO ONE IS LOOKING AT THE HOLIDAY RAMBLER BRAKE PROBLEMS THAT ARE THE SAME AS THE WORK HOURS RECALL. I HAD TO HAVE ALL CALIPERS ,ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS CHANGED DUE TO THE CALIPER NOT RELEASING AND HEATING THE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #10336636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,368 milesWauchula, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 WENT OUT OF BUSINESS ALSO. NAVISTAR BOUGHT MONACO. NO ONE IS LOOKING AT THE HOLIDAY RAMBLER BRAKE PROBLEMS THAT ARE THE SAME AS THE WORK HOURS RECALL. I HAD TO HAVE ALL CALIPERS ,ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND ABS SENSORS CHANGED DUE TO THE CALIPER NOT RELEASING AND HEATING THE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #10336636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,870 milesDecaturville, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOME BOSCH BRAKE CALIBERS STICKING. 73MM. HAD TO CHANGE ALL 4 CALIBERS. NOW DRIVERS SIDE STICKING. VERY DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10321188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesSleepy EYE, MN
AIR BAGS
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(COMPLETE BREAK) TRAILING ARM ON DRIVER SIDE OF MH. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW LONG THE TRAILING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN DRIVEN WITH CRACK(S). THE AIRBAG FAILURES, ALONG WITH THE PANHARD TIE ROD CAUSED BY BROKEN TRAILING ARM. DUE TO INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING 2ND FAILURES OF TRAILING ARMS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED, A NEW REPLACEMENT SET OF TRAILING ARMS WAS PURCHASED FROM SOURCE ENGR MFG.
NHTSA complaint #10285034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesSleepy EYE, MN
STRUCTURE
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(COMPLETE BREAK) TRAILING ARM ON DRIVER SIDE OF MH. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW LONG THE TRAILING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN DRIVEN WITH CRACK(S). THE AIRBAG FAILURES, ALONG WITH THE PANHARD TIE ROD CAUSED BY BROKEN TRAILING ARM. DUE TO INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING 2ND FAILURES OF TRAILING ARMS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED, A NEW REPLACEMENT SET OF TRAILING ARMS WAS PURCHASED FROM SOURCE ENGR MFG.
NHTSA complaint #10285034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,307 milesRocklin, CA
SUSPENSION:REAR
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 SHIPPING 8 TO 10 SETS (THEY ONLY SUPPLY PARTS IN SETS, BOTH SIDES) A WEEK. COMPANY'S NAME IS SOURCE MANUFACTURING, ELMIRA, OR 541-935-0308.
NHTSA complaint #10279762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,307 milesRocklin, CA
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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 SHIPPING 8 TO 10 SETS (THEY ONLY SUPPLY PARTS IN SETS, BOTH SIDES) A WEEK. COMPANY'S NAME IS SOURCE MANUFACTURING, ELMIRA, OR 541-935-0308.
NHTSA complaint #10279762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,120 milesCincinnati, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 WHEELS ARE LOCKED WITH THE MOTORCOACH OFF THE GROUND. AFTER COOLING THEY RELESED. NHTSA RECALL 02V278000 MONACO R02175 APPLIES. DEALER TOM RAPER REFUSES TO REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10270026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hermiston, OR
STRUCTURE
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR MOTOR HOME. GRAB BAR ON OUTSIDE OF COACH BROKE OFF WHILE MY HUSBAND CLIMBED INTO THE COACH.
NHTSA complaint #10251530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesYuma, AZ
SUSPENSION:REAR
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 PARTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE RIG. WE HAD IT TOWED TO ANRV REPAIR/DEALERSHIP IN BEDFORD, NS. UPON INSPECTION BY HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS, IT WAS FOUND THE CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS CRACKED. WITH THE FORCE AND THE BANG OF THE FRAME HITTING ONTO THE AXLE, THE MECHANICS COMMENTED THIS PROBABLY CAUSED DISLODGED WIRES IN THE INVERTER CAUSING THE INVERTER TO SHORT OUT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG, 2 NEW CONTROL ARMS, INVERTER, AND LABOR CAME TO OVER $5000.00. WE CONTACTED A HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER, WHO SUBMITTED PAPERWORK TO HR'S HEAD OFFICE WHOSE RESPONSE WAS THEY WOULD COMPENSATE US $337.00. THIS MOTORHOME HAD BEEN INSPECTED ON A RECALL REGARDING THE CONTROL ARMS BY AN AUTHORIZED HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER AND THE ONLY DEFECT FOUND WAS A U-BOLT, WHICH THEY REPLACED. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO KNOW HOW MANY OTHER HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOMES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THIS SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10239956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesYuma, AZ
STRUCTURE
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 PARTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE RIG. WE HAD IT TOWED TO ANRV REPAIR/DEALERSHIP IN BEDFORD, NS. UPON INSPECTION BY HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS, IT WAS FOUND THE CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS CRACKED. WITH THE FORCE AND THE BANG OF THE FRAME HITTING ONTO THE AXLE, THE MECHANICS COMMENTED THIS PROBABLY CAUSED DISLODGED WIRES IN THE INVERTER CAUSING THE INVERTER TO SHORT OUT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE AIRBAG, 2 NEW CONTROL ARMS, INVERTER, AND LABOR CAME TO OVER $5000.00. WE CONTACTED A HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER, WHO SUBMITTED PAPERWORK TO HR'S HEAD OFFICE WHOSE RESPONSE WAS THEY WOULD COMPENSATE US $337.00. THIS MOTORHOME HAD BEEN INSPECTED ON A RECALL REGARDING THE CONTROL ARMS BY AN AUTHORIZED HOLIDAY RAMBLER DEALER AND THE ONLY DEFECT FOUND WAS A U-BOLT, WHICH THEY REPLACED. IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO KNOW HOW MANY OTHER HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTORHOMES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THIS SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10239956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesBeverly Hills, FL
SUSPENSION:REAR
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 ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
NHTSA complaint #10222129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesBeverly Hills, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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 ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
NHTSA complaint #10222129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesBeverly Hills, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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 ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
NHTSA complaint #10222129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesBeverly Hills, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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 ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
NHTSA complaint #10222129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesBeverly Hills, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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 ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
NHTSA complaint #10222129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,992 milesJupiter, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
NHTSA complaint #10205181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,992 milesJupiter, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10205181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,000 milesPhillips Ranch, CA
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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 BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MONACO REPAIR SHOP, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE TRAILER ARM BROKE AND DAMAGED THE BEAUTY RING BY RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE INNER TIRE WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER PER RECALL # 05V053000. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT MADE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. ALSO, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE MOTOR HOME WAS INSPECTED THEY WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE CONTACT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 32,000.
NHTSA complaint #10188832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesLowell, MA
SUSPENSION:REAR
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 MODEL. DEALER WAS OUT OF BUSINESS. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WOULD PAY FOR ALL COSTS AND REPAIRS. CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT REPLACEMENT PARTS BEING THE SAME AS ORIGINAL PARTS. CALLER SAID POLICE WOULD NOT STOP TO OFFER HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10133504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesLowell, MA
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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 HOME TO CRASH. THE DRIVER WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET THE MOTOR HOME TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. WHEN THE OWNER HAD GOTTEN THE MOTOR HOME TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION BLEW UP. THE OWNER FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET THE MOTOR HOME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE OWNER THEN HAD TO HAVE THE MOTOR HOME TOWED INTO A TRUCK REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY WELDED THE RIGHT SIDE BACK TOGETHER, THEN SENT THE FAMILY BACK HOME IN THE MOTOR HOME. THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE OTHER SIDE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK ALSO. THE OWNER WAS IN CONTACT WITH HOLIDAY RAMBLER AND THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE IT ON HOME. HR DID CALL AND CHECK AND THE FAMILY WHILE DRIVING HOME. HR SAID THEY WOULD ONLY FIX THE MOTOR HOME AND NOT GIVE THE FAMILY A DIFFERENT MOTOR HOME. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SUSPENSION ON NHTSA # 05V053000 AND MONOCO # R04062. THE OWNER IS HIGHLY UPSET THAT HIS FAMILY WAS IN DANGER IN THIS MOTOR HOME. THE OWNER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HE WAS NOT INFORMED ABOUT THE RECALL AND WHY HIS MOTOR HOME WAS NOT RECALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT HR IN USING THE SAME TRAILING ARMS TO PUT BACK INTO THE MOTOR HOME. THERE WERE NO POLICE OR REPORT. THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE CONSUMER THE MOTOR HOME IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE REPAIR SHOP OWNER STATED THAT ONCE IT IS REPLACED WITH THE SAME THING HE WOULD NOT TRUST THE MOTOR HOME EITHER. THE NAME OF THE REPAIR GARAGE IS R & S AUTO AND TRUCK SPRING WORKS, BLADENSBURG, MD. HR IS DENING THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION ON THE MOTOR HOME.
NHTSA complaint #10133359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.