2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. the driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
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 monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
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 contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 because it has melted from the heat. It causes damage to the braking system, bearings, and other…
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 because it has melted from the heat. It causes damage to the braking system, bearings, and other axle components. I have done some research on the problem and it appears that there IS a problem with the disc caliper piston not retracting occasionally after a stop. I have had seven failures that I know about, and know that I have had more because I check the condition of the components. other owners of motorhomes with this type of brake caliper have reported on the internet of fires and loss of braking. bosch will not talk to any of us about a real fix for this problem.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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 concerned why dealer did not remedy recall before selling vehicle, and whether remedy applied to…
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 concerned why dealer did not remedy recall before selling vehicle, and whether remedy applied to front brakes as well. remedy was not specifically stated. *ak the ABS light appeared on the dashboard. the right rear brake assembly was stuck and became very hot and was followed by smoke. the ABS sensor burned off the brake. *scc *jb
- Unknown or other
The left rear sensor failed. *Ak *cb *nlm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10003083Jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators.
- 10001414Touch pad shifter. *Scc
- 623316Imformation regarding front jack mounting plate. Nlm
- 622590Monaco 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.
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