The 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,748 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V2570002008-06-058,587 affected
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.
EQUIPMENT03V1010002003-03-17112 affected
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC02V2780002002-10-228,581 affected
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.
STEERING01V2560002001-08-1598 affected
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.
SEAT BELTS01V1280052001-04-303,320 affected
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…
POWER TRAIN00V2290032000-10-1350 affected
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.
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.
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…
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
3fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
1
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler ambassador rv. The contact stated all of the caliper overheated and caught on fire while the contact was applying the brakes. The contact was able to extinguish the fire and proceed to his destination. The caliper was not replaced. The manufacturer…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler ambassador rv. The contact stated all of the caliper overheated and caught on fire while the contact was applying the brakes. The contact was able to extinguish the fire and proceed to his destination. The caliper was not replaced. The manufacturer…”
“My 2001 holiday rambler ambassador has been recalled by nhtsa campaign number 02v278000. I was never notified of this recall. I contacted monaco and was told they declared bankruptcy and was no longer responsible. My vehicle has all the symptoms of this recall. Is it true that they are no longer…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler ambassador rv. The contact stated that the front brakes locked up while driving at an unknown speed. He had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. He noticed smoke pouring out from both front brakes. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool off…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler ambassador rv. While driving 35 mph, the abs indicator began to flash on the instrument panel. The contact began to smell the brake lines burning and noticed that the wheels were hot, which caused the discs to crack. He took the vehicle to a repair shop…”
“Brakes are hard to use, and often get hot to the point of a burnt smell. The abs light has come on 3 different times. When repaired I am told that because of the heat the sensors continue to be destroyed. I have brought it into be serviced in march 2010 and am required to have a new brake booster…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a country road, the abs light illuminated. Additionally, the odor of something burning was present. Upon initial inspection of the underside of the vehicle, electrical wires around the brakes and rear wheels were melted. Although the dealer was…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes locked and a fire started. A nhtsa recall, # 02v278000 was performed on the vehicle regarding the service brakes; foundation components however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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