2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, covering 20,748 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported March 17, 2003 · 112 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 03V101000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported October 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles affected

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

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported August 15, 2001 · 98 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 01V256000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported April 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 219‑266‑8330 or monaco at 219‑862‑7211.

Recall number 01V128005 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported October 13, 2000 · 50 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison at 1‑800‑252‑5283 or monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 00V229003 · Recall details

Questions about the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls

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How many recalls does the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have?

6, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

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