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Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls and 66 owner complaints across 20 model years of the Holiday Rambler Ambassador (1980–2015). The most-complained-about year is 2003.

25
safety recalls, all years
66
owner complaints, all years
2001
year with most recalls
2003
year with most complaints

Pick your Holiday Rambler Ambassador model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2015 Holiday Rambler Ambassador11
2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador20
2013 Holiday Rambler Ambassador33
2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador22
2011 Holiday Rambler Ambassador30
2010 Holiday Rambler Ambassador50
2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador62
2008 Holiday Rambler Ambassador20
2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador12
2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador02
2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador43
2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador518
2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador43
2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador615
2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador515
1984 Holiday Rambler Ambassador10
1983 Holiday Rambler Ambassador20
1982 Holiday Rambler Ambassador20
1981 Holiday Rambler Ambassador10
1980 Holiday Rambler Ambassador10

What Holiday Rambler Ambassador owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The 2003 model year has the most, with 18.

All Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls (25)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Holiday Rambler Ambassador, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V734000 Reported 7,399 vehicles potentially affected REV Recreation Group

    REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the…

    Remedy: REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014

  2. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 15V872000 Reported 2,123 vehicles potentially affected Allied Recreation Group, Inc.

    Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014…

    Remedy: ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

  3. Seats and anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 14V756000 Reported 345 vehicles potentially affected Allied Recreation Group, Inc.

    Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Fleetwood Excursion vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to November 5, 2014, and 2015 Holiday Rambler Ambassador vehicles manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 23, 2014. On the affected vehicles, a seat pedestal mounting support bracket may not have been…

    Remedy: ARG will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new mounting bracket hardware if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2014. Owners may contact ARG customer service at…

    Model years: 2015

  4. Electrical system and engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 13V020000 Reported 7,657 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2013

  5. Electrical system

    NHTSA 12V060000 Reported 249 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. The iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  6. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 11V557000 Reported 630 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 beaver, holiday rambler and monaco coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through april 15, 2011. See the above list for models. The front windshield shade may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shade mounting clips and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin december 10, 2011.owners may contact navistar…

    Model years: 2011

  7. Equipment

    NHTSA 10V455000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar is recalling certain vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

    Remedy: Navistar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began during october 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at…

    Model years: 2009

  8. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 10V284000 Reported 1,960 vehicles potentially affected KONGSBERG POWER PRODUCTS SYSTEMS I, INC

    Kongsberg power products systems i, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may…

    Remedy: Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact kpps at 1-877-485-6647.

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010

  9. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 10V014000 Reported 56 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 beaver contessa, model year 2009 beaver marquis, patriot, monterey, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler ambassador, model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler endeavor, model year 2009-2010 holiday rambler imperial, model year 2010 holiday rambler navigator, and sceptor, model year 2010…

    Remedy: Navistar is working with kongsberg please see kongsberg defect report 09e-064. Navistar will receive kits and will inspect and install a c-clamp on the adjustable brake pedal. This service will be performed free of…

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  10. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 08V257000 Reported 8,587 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2003

  11. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 07V404000 Reported 630 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORPORATION

    On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

    Remedy: Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  12. Leaf spring assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 05V053000 Reported 2,827 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  13. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 04V441000 Reported 1,189 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORPORATION

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

    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…

    Model years: 2004

  14. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 04V080000 Reported 358 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2004

  15. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 04V038000 Reported 2,156 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORPORATION

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

    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…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  16. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V360000 Reported 26 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

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

    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…

    Model years: 2004

  17. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V267000 Reported 135 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    On certain motor homes, the battery cable that is attached to the circuit breaker is routed too close to the frame of the coach.

    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.

    Model years: 2003

  18. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V101000 Reported 112 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    On certain motor homes, the federal certification label is incorrect. The initial label shows tire size as 255/75r 22.5h with the correct tire size being 255/70r 22.5h.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. Owner notification began on april 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

    Model years: 2001

  19. Foundation components (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V278000 Reported 8,581 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  20. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 01V256000 Reported 98 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    Vehicle description: motor homes. A unit is affected if the intermediate steering shaft is fully compressed or is too short to meet maximum extension specifications.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the intermediate steering shaft. Owner notification began august 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  21. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 01V128005 Reported 3,320 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  22. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 00V229003 Reported 50 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.

    Remedy: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle.…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  23. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V279003 Reported 628 vehicles potentially affected MONACO COACH CORP.

    Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur…

    Remedy: Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Model years: 2000

  24. Linkages (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 92V118000 Reported 3,200 vehicles potentially affected HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.

    A leak of either gasoline or propane can occur in components of the dual fuel system. This condition is primarily the result of the configuration and location of components in areas where high temperatures are being generated by the engine and exhaust systems.

    Remedy: Remove the dual fuel system components, seal the propane tank liquid withdrawal valve, and restore a viable gasoline fuel delivery system.

    Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

  25. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 83V031000 Reported 1,587 vehicles potentially affected HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.

    The fuel switch on the dual fuel control has been wired incorrectly. The switch was wired in such a way that the driver could be pumping propane to the carburetor.

    Remedy: The dealer will rewire the fuel select switch at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982, 1983

Other Holiday Rambler models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.