NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 0 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2008-06-05. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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 NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-03-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
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 LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-8226.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-10-22. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-08-15. Systems: STEERING.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-04-30. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2000-10-13. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. 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 1-800-252-528 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
11 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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10003083
Date: 2003-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
JB RADIATOR INNER COOLER FAILURE ON ALUMINUM RADIATORS. *TT
10001414
Date: 2003-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TOUCH PAD SHIFTER. *SCC
626385
Date: 2001-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT
626383
Date: 2001-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
MONACO HAS DETERMINED THAT AN ADDITIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET IS RECOMMENDED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION TO THE OVERHEAD CABINET. *TT
626388
Date: 2001-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
SUBJECT REGARDING TSI PARTS PURCHASE ORDER FOR LIVING ROOM TELEVISION BRACKET. *TT
623316
Date: 2001-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
IMFORMATION REGARDING FRONT JACK MOUNTING PLATE. NLM
622590
Date: 2001-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
MONACO HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MOTORHOMES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HARDWARE AT THE FRONT LEVELING JACK. THE ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION HARDWARE WILL ELIMINATE UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE LEVELED. *TT
620084
Date: 2001-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SUBJECT REGARDING ORDERS FOR SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
620357
Date: 2001-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE DOOR HANDLE TEARDROP STRIKER. *TT
620581
Date: 2001-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO SCREEN DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES. *TT