Tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday ambassador. The contact noticed that the vehicles trailer arm had fractured similar to the federal safety agency 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 assistance. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.
The worst 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Body1
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- Suspension2
- Body1
Recalls 4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
- Risk
- Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
- 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.
Recall number 04V441000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 04V080000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 04V038000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.
- Risk
- This does not comply with the standard.
- 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.
Recall number 03V360000 · Recall details
What 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Trailing arm failure on my 2004 holiday rambler ambassador.
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 which is available with a stronger thicker walled arm and new "u" bolts. Any info out there on this potentially catastrophic cracking problem?? *tr thanks, ed
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Questions about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
Is the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, close to a typical Ambassador model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, seat belts and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V038000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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