2004 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 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. That ranks 4th out of 15 Ambassador model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 56,500 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 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 holiday ambassador. The contact noticed that the vehicles trailer arm had fractured similar to nhtsa 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…
Trailing arm failure on my 2004 holiday rambler ambassador. *tr
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…
Other Holiday Rambler Ambassador years
← 2003 Ambassador · 2005 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 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 Ambassador | 18 | 5 |
| 2002 Ambassador | 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 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Owners most often report suspension, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.