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.
2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: ABS light or ABS activating
10 of the 15 complaints about the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 67%
- typical mileage
- 70,250
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 02V278000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the ABS function requires servicing.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V279003 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
10 of 15 owner complaints about the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador (67%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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