Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000
Model Ambassador made in 2000 by Holiday Rambler got 19 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes and service brakes, air. Technical service bulletines regarding structure, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train and seat belts.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V257000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 11/17/1997 to 07/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8587 | 08/29/2008 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 06/05/2008 | 06/06/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V229003 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 05/16/2000 to 07/18/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 50 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/13/2000 | 10/27/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128005 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 02/01/2000 to 09/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3320 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 04/30/2001 | 08/01/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V279003 | MONACO COACH CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 628 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 09/22/2000 | 02/13/2001 | 571 | 105 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign.owner notification began october 6, 2000.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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V278000 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8581 | 08/18/2004 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 10/22/2002 | 10/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620084 | Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 07/12/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620581 | Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 08/15/2001 | |
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620357 | Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker. *tt | 08/06/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSI115 | 01/01/2001 | 626624 | Subject on an additional mounting bracket that has been recommended to secure the television to the overhead cabinet. *slc | 12/17/2001 | |
| 115 | 09/01/2001 | 626383 | Monaco has determined that an additional mounting bracket is recommended to secure the television to the overhead cabinet. *tt | 12/14/2001 | |
| 115 | 09/04/2001 | 626385 | Subject regarding installation procedures for living room television bracket. *tt | 12/14/2001 | |
| 115 | 09/01/2001 | 626388 | Subject regarding tsi parts purchase order for living room television bracket. *tt | 12/14/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/24/2001 | 1 | 11/15/2000 | |
| Intermittently at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak all 12 volt power to entire chassis components failed thus killing the engine instantly. no power brake or steering, all dash lights,head lights, running lithts, tail lights, signal lights and emerency lights go out. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/17/2012 | 42000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2000 holiday rambler ambassador. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and the abs warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was not available. pmb | |||
| 08/17/2012 | 42000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2000 holiday rambler ambassador. the contact stated that while driving, he smelled something that was burning. the contact that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel and he pulled the vehicle over. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection but the cause of the failure was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but they stated that there was nothing that could be done. the failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/24/2007 | 64542 | 6 | 04/04/2000 |
| Thermal disc brake failure after 3rd application of brakes on mountain decent. right front caliper overheated and caused the pistons to fail to fully retract resulting in the pads to drag on the rotors and cause smoke, brake overheat smell and illumination of the abs light on the dash. this is the 6th failure since we purchased this motorhome. recall in 2003, did not resolve this problem. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/21/2010 | 26298 | ||
| Failure of brake system of 2000 holiday rambler ambassador. this rig has apx 26000 miles on it. we get the run around from monaco . we can not find parts to repair this system. | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 74140 | 1 | |
| Driving out of houston, tx, i smelled brakes so i pulled over to allow the calipers to cool. found the rh front caliper was very hot and smoking. i let it cool for 1/2 hour and checked for free movement of the wheel. everything seem ok so i proceeded. no more than 1/2 city block, the smell resumed and then the abs light on the dash came on. the abs sensor on the right front was burned up and the caliper was sizzling hot and the wheel locked up. this is the ninth thermal brake failure i have had on this motorhome. the safety recall that was done in 2002 did not correct my problem. they only inspected my calipers and said that i had the new style installed and that no further action was required. bosch needs to take action on this before something more serious happens. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 74140 | 1 | |
| Driving out of houston, tx, i smelled brakes so i pulled over to allow the calipers to cool. found the rh front caliper was very hot and smoking. i let it cool for 1/2 hour and checked for free movement of the wheel. everything seem ok so i proceeded. no more than 1/2 city block, the smell resumed and then the abs light on the dash came on. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2008 | 71649 | 1 | |
| Again on 18 nov 08, on a trip to key west, fl i had thermal brake failure. this time the left rear caliper piston failed to retract fully and caused the pad to drag on the rotor and this resulted in an extremely hot situation, with smoke smell and then an illuminated abs warning light came on the dash. this is the 8th failure we have encountered since we have purchased this motorhome. monaco representative continues to state that there is no brake problem with their units and plainly stated on our last phone conversation, that they don't plan to do anything about my or any one else's complaint concerning this mater. it is a bosch problem, but the system is installed on a monaco motorhome. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 70250 | 1 | |
| Thermal brake failure on florida state road 33 just north of groveland, fl. on 8 oct 08. right rear caliper overheated and caused burned brake smell and resultant failure of the abs sensor. pistons failed to fully retract which caused the pads to drag on the rotor and cause heat build up. this is the 8th failure since i have purchased this mortorhome new april 2000. recall in 2004 only involved an inspection for my motorhome and they determined that my installed calipers that were installed at the factory in 2003 were proper. i still believe that i do not have the proper calipers due to the continued thermal brake failures. i send a courtesy copy of each complaint i file to monaco. monace representative mr. michael becker continues to state that there is no brake problem on holiday rambler motorhomes and that the recall corrected the original problem. the bosch representative would not discuss this matter with me. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 67800 | 1 | 08/15/2000 |
| I went to leave for daytona last thursday(2/7/08) when i got to the hwy, i stepped on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. so i got it back to my lot( using the parking brake) and found out that there was brake fuild running out on the ground and that holiday rambler had assembled the brake lines on the bottom inside of the frame and they had all rusted out, i replace all line and bleed the brakes, but they are not adiquit to stop this 36' motorome, could have been a lot worse!!. i am back in okeechobee, but i am scared to death to drive it, it is not road worthy. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 71000 | 3 | |
| Consumer received 02v278000 notice concerning abs brake failure. recall repairs were done twice. however, abs brakes needed to be repaired again for a third time. *ak | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes the pedal went down to floor. driver took the motor home to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 27411 | 4 | 08/27/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 holiday rambler ambassador. the contact received a recall notice, but had already taken the vehicle in for service prior to receiving the notice. the abs sensor was replaced twice and all of the braking components were replaced on may 12, 2003 under nhtsa campaign id number 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). the brake assemblies exhibited elevated temperatures that could lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as the bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors. on march 28, 2008, the rear passenger side brake components failed. the failure mileage was 27,411 and current mileage was 51,896. updated 04/23/08 *bf the consumer stated 2nd failure was on 03/08 @ 51,896 r/rear locked completely rebuilt and rear brake. updated 04/23/08 *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/27/2007 | 66831 | 7 | 04/04/2000 |
| Thermal brake failure while in traffic at paducka, ky. left rear caliper overheated and caused strong smell, smoke and resultant failure of abs sensor. pistons failed to fully retract and the pads were dragging on the rotor causing the heat build up. this is the 7th failure since we purchased this motorhome new in april 2000 . recall in 2004 only involved an inspection for my motorhome and they determined that my installed calipers that were installed by the factory in 2003 were proper. i don't believe this to be correct as i continue to have same problem. my calipers should have been replaced during the recall instead of just an inspection! i report each failure to monaco and the representatives state that my calipers are current and ok. bosch will not discuss this matter with me. they state they will only talk about this to factory representative. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2007 | 64542 | 6 | 04/04/2000 |
| Thermal disc brake failure after 3rd application of brakes on mountain decent. right front caliper overheated and caused the pistons to fail to fully retract resulting in the pads to drag on the rotors and cause smoke, brake overheat smell and illumination of the abs light on the dash. this is the 6th failure since we purchased this motorhome. recall in 2003, did not resolve this problem. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 60000 | 6 | 04/08/2000 |
| I reported overheating of the brakes to monaco june 2002- they had cummings at ocala, fl replace all the brake components on the front axle. again in july 2003 i had overheating of the brakes, smoke and abs failure- monaco had plant 9 replace all brake components on the front and rear. in 2004 monaco had a recall inspection- result was that the replaced calipers were the new approved calipers. i continue to have overheating of the brakes; sometimes in front and sometimes in the rear, ( abs sensor always are burned up). now after only 27,000 miles since the last replacement of components, the brake pads are worn out. i reported this problem twice to the tech at monaco customer service and their answer is that they did the recall in 2004; therefore, the problem of overheated calipers was resolved. about every 90 days i have to replace a burned out abs sensor at a cost of $90 each time. i still have overheating of the calipers and components. the style calipers they installed did not resolve my problem. monaco (tech's) now state that my coach is a 2000 that has 60m miles on it; therefore it is out of warranty. they state that it now is my problem. *nm | |||
| 08/18/2005 | 29900 | 3 | 08/12/2005 |
| Ref: recall 02v278000 front brakes overheated to the point of smoking. calipers were sticking. primarily lt. front. rt front was overheated but not as severe. rears ok. monaco coach claims recall repair was performed and recall is closed on this vehicle. per discussion with monaco coach recall hotline rep. the recall work,done in sept of 2004 did not include replacement of the calipers. in may of 2005 extensive repair work was again done on the brake system (i have a copy of the receipt) but again did not include caliper replacement. i purchased the vehicle in august of 2005. shortly after the purchase i noted front caliper overheating and contacted the monaco tech line for info. the overheating continued and i had the calipers replaced by a local shop in pensacola florida. the brake overheating has now been eliminated. virtually every significant component on the brake system had been replaced and the overheating problem continued until the calipers were replaced. i am questioning the effectiveness of the field instructions given to the independent repair shops to resolve this recall. inspection of the calipers does not appear to be a guaranteed resolution. my brake overheating problem was not resolved until the calipers were replaced. i replaced them prior to any knowledge of this recall. in conversations with the monaco techs. no mention was made of the recall or potential caliper problems. i found out about the recall in a internet search on my vehicles. *nm | |||
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