2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2003 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.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
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…
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Leaf spring assembly (suspension)
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…
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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.
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…
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Cables (electrical system)
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.
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Foundation components (service brakes)
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.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,621 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2018 · 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 ve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 30, 2015 · Service brakes
Compare Holiday Rambler Ambassador model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Holiday Rambler Ambassador model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 5 | 15 |
| 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 6 | 15 |
| 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 4 | 3 |
| 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 5 | 18 |
| 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 6 | 2 |
| 2010 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Holiday Rambler Ambassador | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
How do I know if my 2003 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2003 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 02V278000).
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
- Endeavor68 complaints
- Holiday Rambler58 complaints
- Vacationer55 complaints
- Rambler45 complaints
- Aluma Lite37 complaints
- Neptune27 complaints
- Imperial20 complaints
- Alumascape19 complaints
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.