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NHTSA Recall 01V256000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

MONACO COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 98 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Holiday Rambler Ambassador.

98
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2001
owners notified (August 13)
NHTSA campaign01V256000
ComponentSTEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Report receivedAugust 15, 2001
Owner notificationAugust 13, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This condition can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V256000

Make and modelModel years
Holiday Rambler Ambassador2001, 2002
Monaco Coach Knight2001, 2002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.