2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls

Most common 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	15
Service Brakes	2

What owners report

2013-08-20, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED ALL OF THE CALIPER OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PROCEED TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CALIPER WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,342. UPDATED 10/17/13*CN THE FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP AND A SMALL FLAME STARTED. THE ABS SENSOR, BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE CALIPER BURNED UP. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES

2013-07-22, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT FAILED TO RELEASE. THE BRAKES RESPONDED BUT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT DISPENSED WATER ONTO THE BRAKES. AFTER THE BRAKES HAD COOLED, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED NORMALLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) IN 2004. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

2010-03-15, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES ARE HARD TO USE, AND OFTEN GET HOT TO THE POINT OF A BURNT SMELL. THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. WHEN REPAIRED I AM TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF THE HEAT THE SENSORS CONTINUE TO BE DESTROYED. I HAVE BROUGHT IT INTO BE SERVICED IN MARCH 2010 AND AM REQUIRED TO HAVE A NEW BRAKE BOOSTER INSTALLED IN ADDITION TO THE ABS REPAIR AT A COST OF ABOUT $2000.00. *TR

2009-10-29, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR HAS BEEN RECALLED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V278000. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED MONACO AND WAS TOLD THEY DECLARED BANKRUPTCY AND WAS NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE. MY VEHICLE HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS RECALL. IS IT TRUE THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE? *TR

2009-07-21, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. HE HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED SMOKE POURING OUT FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SO HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AGAIN AND ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO COOL. HE DROVE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000. THE MANUFACTURER FILED CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY AND WOULD NOT HANDLE THE REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,561 AND FAIL

2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador questions

Does the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15), Service Brakes (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.