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Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls

NHTSA has issued 5 recalls covering the Holiday Rambler Ambassador. A recall repair is always free, however old the car is.

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2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Campaign 08V257000 5 Jun 2008

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.

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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Campaign 05V053000 14 Feb 2005

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.

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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Campaign 04V038000 28 Jan 2004

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.

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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Campaign 03V267000 28 Jul 2003

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.

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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Campaign 02V278000 22 Oct 2002

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.

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.

Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls in Canada

Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.

2013 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2018006 8 Jan 2018 6,194 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2018006 8 Jan 2018 6,194 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2013 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2016019 14 Jan 2016 387 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2016019 14 Jan 2016 387 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

2015 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2014454 15 Oct 2014 7 units in Canada

Powertrain

On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stalling would result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Cummins-authorized dealers will replace the fuel filter.

2013 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2013011 16 Jan 2013 18 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) electrical wire may break due to vibration damage at the crimp/wire connection. This could cause an unexpected engine shut down without warning. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road condition, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a redesigned IPR wire connector.

2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2012064 20 Feb 2012 108 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorhomes, an incorrect electrical connection at the transfer switch buss bar could cause the transfer switch to overheat and melt. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the transfer switch.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2010206 24 Jun 2010 131 units in Canada

Brakes

Kongsberg Power Products Systems I, Inc., (KPPS) is submiting this notice of defect on behalf of Monaco Coach regarding certain motorhomes equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly. The brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engage the accelerator pedal, it could result in extended stopping distances and a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: KPPS will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions.

2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2010206 24 Jun 2010 131 units in Canada

Brakes

Kongsberg Power Products Systems I, Inc., (KPPS) is submiting this notice of defect on behalf of Monaco Coach regarding certain motorhomes equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly. The brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engage the accelerator pedal, it could result in extended stopping distances and a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: KPPS will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions.

2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2010206 24 Jun 2010 131 units in Canada

Brakes

Kongsberg Power Products Systems I, Inc., (KPPS) is submiting this notice of defect on behalf of Monaco Coach regarding certain motorhomes equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly. The brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engage the accelerator pedal, it could result in extended stopping distances and a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: KPPS will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions.

2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2010206 24 Jun 2010 131 units in Canada

Brakes

Kongsberg Power Products Systems I, Inc., (KPPS) is submiting this notice of defect on behalf of Monaco Coach regarding certain motorhomes equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly. The brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engage the accelerator pedal, it could result in extended stopping distances and a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: KPPS will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions.

2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2010005 14 Jan 2010 44 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain vehicles equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly, a drive pin that is below specification may become disengaged from the brake arm, causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly. If the drive pin becomes disengaged from the brake pedal assembly it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary pin retention system.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2008315 29 Aug 2008 660 units in Canada

Label

On certain vehicles, cargo carrying capacity value was not listed on the compliance label. The missing data might prevent the operator from knowing the proper loading capacity of the vehicle, possibly leading to an overloading situation, affecting vehicle handling and stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install an updated label.

2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2008315 29 Aug 2008 660 units in Canada

Label

On certain vehicles, cargo carrying capacity value was not listed on the compliance label. The missing data might prevent the operator from knowing the proper loading capacity of the vehicle, possibly leading to an overloading situation, affecting vehicle handling and stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install an updated label.

2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2008315 29 Aug 2008 660 units in Canada

Label

On certain vehicles, cargo carrying capacity value was not listed on the compliance label. The missing data might prevent the operator from knowing the proper loading capacity of the vehicle, possibly leading to an overloading situation, affecting vehicle handling and stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install an updated label.

2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2008253 15 Jul 2008 472 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited. This could result in a fire, causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerators cooling unit.

2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2008253 15 Jul 2008 472 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited. This could result in a fire, causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerators cooling unit.

2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2008379 1 Jan 2008 1,404 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

On certain vehicles, the middle side marker lights that are non-reflective do not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Correction: Dealers will install a reflector at the mid-point.

2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2007370 16 Nov 2007 47 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorhomes equipped with an Atwood cooking appliance , the burner tube leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads has a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture. This could result in carbon monoxide poisoning of vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the burner tube.

2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2005036 15 Feb 2005 122 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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2005036 15 Feb 2005 122 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.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004415 24 Nov 2004 29 units in Canada

Engine

On certain motorhomes equipped with a Cummins engine, improper installation of a boss plug during engine assembly could create stresses in the cylinder block casting. These stresses could eventually create open cracks in the cylinder block or result in less than adequate clamping pressure around the plug. When the plug loses it's clamping pressure, it will loosen from the cavity, causing an oil leak. This leakage of oil near the exhaust manifold and turbocharger has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will install a steel cup plug boss cap which is attached over the boss/cup plug location with an industrial sealant.

2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004116 26 Mar 2004 185 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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004116 26 Mar 2004 185 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.

2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004116 26 Mar 2004 185 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.

2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004116 26 Mar 2004 185 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.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004068 18 Feb 2004 8 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckle anchorage on the driver and passenger seats can separate from the seat frame. This failure could result in unrestrained occupants during a crash which could lead to personal injury. Correction: Dealer will install a reinforcement bushing and a grade 5 bolt to the seatbelt anchorage system.

2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004035 28 Jan 2004 78 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.

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004035 28 Jan 2004 78 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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2004035 28 Jan 2004 78 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.

2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recall 2003287 20 Nov 2003 5 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.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.