2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Brakes · 32,342 miles · IL · fire

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 advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure and current mileage was 32,342. Updated 10/17/13*cn the first time the incident happened, the right rear brake caliper locked up and a small flame started. The ABS sensor, brake pads and brake caliper burned up. The consumer experienced the same failure two additional times. Update 12/5/13

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · TN

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 installed in addition to the ABS repair at a cost of about $2000.00.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · WA · fire

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 and was advised by freight liner to have one disc replaced and the other three turned due to the hairline cracks caused by the heat. A year later, after driving five miles, the smell returned. On this occasion, the ABS sensors burned out of their sockets. The ABS sensors, two front calipers, and the brake lines were replaced. While the vehicle was at the repair shop, the mechanic discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v278000 for this year, make, and model vehicle. The manufacturer would not provide any information regarding the recall because the contact was not the primary owner. The manufacturer also stated that the recall ended in 2004 and began on august 18, 2004. The current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 monaco holiday rambler ambassador. On several occasions, while driving 55-60 MPH, the contact experienced failures with either the front driver side wheel or the rear wheels. The wheels would exude a very strong burning smell, smoke, shimmy, shake, burn, freeze, and lock up. On one occasion, both front wheels burned so badly that the ABS attached to the calipers melted and fell from the wheel. The dealer advised the contact to drive around and see if the calipers would become unstuck. The front axle and all of the front brake parts were replaced and the brakes were cleaned. Currently, the front wheels become extremely hot. The contact was informed that the repair would cost between $3,000 and $4,000. The current mileage was 30,600 and failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Brakes · 25,844 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 holiday rambler ambassador. The contact stated that the rear ABS engaged and would not release, which caused the brake sensors to overheat and melt. He also smelled smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving 50 MPH. The dealer stated that the calipers caused the failure. Recall number 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components) was referenced. The dealer replaced the front calipers, however, they did not replace the rear ones. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 36,641 and failure mileage was 25,844.

Filed Nov 14, 2006 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 MPH on clear dry road conditions, the brakes locked up, and the ABS light on the dash illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over, and the dealer was contacted who determined that the brakes had overheated, and burned out the ABS sensor. The contact was advised to let the vehicle cool down, before continuing to drive. The ABS sensor was replaced, but the problem recurred 4 months later while traveling 55 MPH. The sensor was replaced, but the problem recurred a third time a couple months later. On 08/18/04, a the federal safety agency recall letter #02v278000 regarding service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components was received. The calipers were not replaced, even though the recall stated so. The vehicle's braked locked up two more times after the recall work, and the ABS sensor was replaced both times. The manufacturer was contacted, and determined that the cost of the calipers would be covered, but not the labor. The dealer was contacted and determined that the ABS sensor burned out because the defective calipers were locking up. This was a holiday rambler / ambassador .*ak the consumer had to pay for the brake repairs which were not covered under the recall. Updated 12/15/06.

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · NJ

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 alerted, the vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was also alerted. The motor home was a 2001 holiday rambler ambassador.

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Brakes · OK

Exiting eisenhower tunnel west bound on I-70, speed increased to the point that pac-brake caused engine speed to approach governed limit, hard application of brakes (about 4-5 seconds) to slow to less than governed speed apparently caused excessive heat build up in left rear brake system causing ABS sensor to fall out of backing plate and ABS warning light to be displayed on dashboard. This tended to cause erratic brake operation with a great deal of brake noise. The unit is presently (6/16/2004) at tulsa spring being repaired and I will require retention of failed parts, VIN and other data can be supplied I, don't have it at hand.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · MS

Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 02v278000 concerning ABS brake failure. 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. Dealer has replaced rotors, caliper and the ABS sensor left front and still recurring the problem. *ak the consumer requested reimbursement for living expenses. *sc