2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ambassador years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. That ranks 4th out of 15 Ambassador model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,481 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | 6,481 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 11,286 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
Risk: This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. The driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Suspension:front
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is a motorhome with bosch disc brakes. The brakes do not always release after a stop. When this happens, it is not known by the driver until you smell brakes burning or the abs light comes on because it has melted from the heat. It causes damage to the braking system, bearings, and other axle…
Consumer contacted manufacturer, who identified and remedied open recall 02v278000. Dealer repaired rear brakes. Recall did not identify specific remedy via artemis or nhtsa web site. Consumer was concerned why dealer did not remedy recall before selling vehicle, and whether remedy applied to front…
The left rear sensor failed. *ak *cb *nlm
Other Holiday Rambler Ambassador years
← 2001 Ambassador · 2003 Ambassador →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ambassador | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Ambassador | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Ambassador | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Ambassador | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Ambassador | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 Ambassador | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Ambassador | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Ambassador | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 Ambassador | 18 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 Ambassador | 15 | 6 |
| 2000 Ambassador | 15 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ambassador model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.