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2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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…

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,082 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“This is a motorhome with bosch disc brakes. The brakes do not always release after a stop. When this happens, it is not known by the driver until you smell brakes burning or the ABS light comes on bec”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“Consumer contacted manufacturer, who identified and remedied open recall 02v278000. Dealer repaired rear brakes. Recall did not identify specific remedy via artemis or NHTSA web site. Consumer was con”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2003 · Service brakes, hydraulic

Compare Holiday Rambler Ambassador model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Holiday Rambler Ambassador model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador

How do I know if my 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Holiday Rambler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V256000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.