NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, describing incidents dated July 20, 2009 to June 6, 2011.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10404585 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY AMBASSADOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLES TRAILER ARM HAD FRACTURED SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V038000 ( SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY…
ODI #10335847 · Filed
TRAILING ARM FAILURE ON MY 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. *TR
ODI #10285177 · Filed
HR AMBASSADOR 2004 38 FOOT ROADMASTER CHASSIS. FRAME INSPECTION COMPLETED AT KAISER BRAKE AND ALIGNMENT TODAY. THEY FOUND A 3/8 INCH CRACK IN EACH TRAILING ARM JUST ABOVE THE SHIM BETWEEN THE AXEL AND THE ARM. THE TECH SAID THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS 4 BAG CONFIGURATION. MONACO HAS A KIT…
MONACO/CUMMINGS/ENGINE BLOCK BOSS HOLE
NHTSA #04V441000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,189 vehicles
Vehicles built December 12, 2003 – April 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Safety consequence
OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/VILLA/DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT
NHTSA #04V080000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 358 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R04001 · Owners notified March 8, 2004 · Vehicles built February 7, 2003 – November 20, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.
Safety consequence
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT LATCH BOLT AND INSTALL A BUSHING AND A GRADE 5 BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2004. 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 OR VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 714-535-7272.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R04001.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/I-BEAM IMITATOR
NHTSA #04V038000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported January 28, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 2,156 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R03024 · Owners notified March 1, 2004 · Vehicles built February 4, 2002 – October 24, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R03024.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/BRAKE LINE CERTIFICATION
NHTSA #03V360000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R03032 · Owners notified October 20, 2003 · Vehicles built May 30, 2003 – June 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Safety consequence
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. 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 1-877-466-6226.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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