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.
2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: brake failure
7 of the 15 complaints about the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 47%
- typical mileage
- 70,250
- recalls
- 2
Brake failure by model year
- 20021
- 20012
- 20007
What owners say
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.
I went to leave for daytona last thursday(2/7/08) when I got to the hwy, I stepped on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. So I got it back to my lot( using the parking brake) and found out that there was brake fuild running out on the ground and that holiday rambler had assembled the brake lines on the bottom inside of the frame and they had all rusted out, I replace all line and bleed the brakes, but they are not adiquit to stop this 36' motorome, could have been a lot worse!!. I am back in okeechobee, but I am scared to death to drive it, it is not road worthy.
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.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
7 of 15 owner complaints about the 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador (47%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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